Red Hook Sedge
Uncinia rubra
Red Hook Sedge is a ornamental grass suited to full sun, growing to around 90cm. Flowers appear from August and September. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 90cm tall × 60cm wide
Flowers
🌸 aug,sep
Wildlife
🐝 Seeds for birds
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Plant Information
About this plant
Red Hook Sedge is a ornamental grass suited to full sun, growing to around 90cm. Flowers appear from August and September. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Uncinia rubra
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
aug,sep
Mature Height
90cm
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