Carex
‘Dusky Fountain’
- Tufted mounds of colourful foliage all year
- Easy to grow and exceptionally hardy
- Ideal for water wise gardens
Botanical name Carex buccananii Dusky Fountain
Height 60cm
Spread 60cm
Full sun
Full sun/part shade
Coastal
Botanical name Carex buccananii Dusky Fountain
Plant uses
- Fast results for new gardens
- Mass plant as low maintenance ground cover
- Adds contrast colour and texture to mixed border displays
- Great in large containers
- Suitable for city gardens, coastal zones and pool side landscaping
Cultural care
Easy to grow in most soil types which are well draining. Low water requirements once established. No pruning generallly required although new growth can be encouraged by a hard cut back in late winter.