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Uncinia, Hawaii Birdcatching Sedge, Hook Sedge, Red New Zealand Hook Sedge 'Rubra'

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Family

Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Uncinia (un-KIN-ee-uh)

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Species

uncinata (un-sin-NA-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Dark Purple/Black

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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