Product Description
Carex flagellifera 'Toffee Twist'
a/k/a Sedge, Sedge Grass, Japanese Sedge.
Zone 7 to 10, hardy to about five degrees F.
Sun to part shade.
Mature foliage height 18 to 24 inches, clump forming.
Indulge your senses with the caramel-hued cascade of Carex flagellifera 'Toffee Twist'! This captivating New Zealand sedge, also known as Toffee Twist Sedge, brings a touch of whimsy and elegance to the garden with its dramatic foliage and graceful habit.
- Toffee-Colored Foliage: True to its name, 'Toffee Twist' boasts slender, arching leaves in a warm toffee-brown hue. The foliage shimmers in the sunlight, adding a touch of warmth and richness to any landscape.
- Graceful, Cascading Habit: The leaves grow upright before gracefully arching and cascading towards the ground, creating a flowing, fountain-like effect. This unique habit adds movement and dimension to the garden, making 'Toffee Twist' a standout performer in borders, containers, and mass plantings.
- Versatile Applications: This adaptable sedge thrives in a variety of settings. Use it to add texture and contrast to borders, soften the edges of pathways, create a calming presence in rock gardens, or even bring a touch of elegance to containers. Its cascading habit makes it particularly well-suited for hanging baskets and raised beds.
- Sun and Shade Adaptability: 'Toffee Twist' thrives in full sun to part shade, offering flexibility for your garden design. In warmer climates, afternoon shade is beneficial.
- Low-Maintenance Beauty: Enjoy the captivating presence of 'Toffee Twist' without the fuss. This sedge is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. Simply provide well-drained soil and occasional watering during dry periods.
Key Features:
- Toffee-Brown Foliage: Slender, arching leaves in a warm caramel hue.
- Cascading Habit: Creates a graceful, flowing effect.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for borders, containers, rock gardens, and more.
- Adaptable to Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for.
Plant Specifications:
- Hardiness Zones: 7-10 (hardy to 5°F)
- Mature Size: 18-24 inches tall and wide
- Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate moisture
Add a touch of sweetness to your garden with the warm, flowing beauty of Carex flagellifera 'Toffee Twist'!
Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
