Sedge

Garden plant for flowerbed in moist well drained soil in a sunny position. Very narrow copper-coloured foliage, which turn red at the base. The coppery blades and graceful habit distinguish this unusual, evergreen grass. Can be used in a container or an ornamental bed.

Densely tufted, evergreen grass. Amazon mist is a cool blue-grey-green colour, with white on the undersides of the leaves, which gracefully curl back. This carex is gorgeous in containers. Plant in moist soils in sun or partial shade. Avoid extremes of wet or dry. Can reach a height of 40cm.