Carex brunnea 'Variegata'

Common name: Carex brunnea 'Variegata'

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Description

Carex brunnea 'Variegata' is a decorative grass known for its slender leaves featuring cream and green stripes. This evergreen grass adds texture and movement to borders, containers, or woodland gardens.

It prefers part shade to full shade and can tolerate a range of soils, making it an adaptable choice for shaded garden areas. Its moderate growth rate helps it maintain a neat appearance with minimal maintenance.

Plant information

Genus	Carex
Species	brunnea
Cultivar	Variegata
Plant type	Grass
Foliage	Evergreen
Height	40-60 cm
Spread	30-50 cm
Growth rate	Moderate
Hardiness	Fully Hardy
Toxicity (Guide Only)	Safe
Last listed	2026-06-23

Position

Part ShadeShade

Flower colour

Insignificant

Season of interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Features

Drought TolerantSuitable for PotsLow MaintenanceWinter Interest

Soil

Any SoilClayChalkSandLoamWell DrainedNeutralAlkaline

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