Carex flagellifera Auburn

Auburn Flag Sedge

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Evergreen ornamental sedge with copper-red arching leaves. Forms dense clumps suitable for ground cover or containers in sun or partial shade.
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Plant Details

Common Name Auburn Flag Sedge
Family Cyperaceae
Genus Carex
Species Flagellifera
Variety Auburn
Origin Cultivar of East Asian origin
Blooming Small grass-like flowers in late spring; foliage is the main feature.
Leaf Color Copper-red to bronze-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, fertile, well-drained soil or peat-based potting mix for containers.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth. Reduce watering in winter dormancy but do not allow complete drying.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; foliage color intensifies in brighter light.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring once new growth appears.

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Pruning

Cut back dead foliage to ground level in late autumn or early spring before new shoots emerge.

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
45% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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