{"product_id":"col-2l-pra-firx1","title":"1 Carex Prairie Fire Evergreen Ornamental Grass, Hardy Perennial Garden Plant, 2 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarex 'Prairie Fire' is a striking evergreen ornamental sedge prized for its rich, olive-green foliage that transitions to warm coppery-bronze and orange tones, particularly during the cooler months. This hardy perennial grass forms a graceful, arching mound of fine, hair-like leaves that brings year-round colour and texture to beds, borders, gravel gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally hailing from New Zealand, Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' is well suited to the UK climate and is remarkably low-maintenance once established. Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for adding movement and natural warmth to both contemporary and cottage-style planting schemes. It also works beautifully as ground cover or as a softening accent alongside pathways and patio edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is supplied in a 2 litre pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen foliage with striking bronze and orange tones through autumn and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial – suitable for year-round outdoor planting in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for borders, containers, gravel gardens and coastal planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompact, clump-forming habit with graceful, arching leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a 2 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prairie Fire Sedge, New Zealand Hair Sedge, Orange Sedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Perennial Grass (Sedge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Clump-Forming with Graceful Arching Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Containers, Gravel Gardens, Coastal Gardens, Ground Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (subtle brown flower spikes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Moist but Not Waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, Hair-Like Leaves – Olive Green Maturing to Coppery Bronze-Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a well-drained position in full sun or partial shade. Full sun will encourage the most vibrant bronze and orange colouring. Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells. In early spring, comb through the foliage by hand to remove any dead or damaged leaves. Avoid cutting back hard as this is an evergreen variety. Can be divided in spring to create new plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Prairie Fire variety, known for its distinctive bronze-orange foliage tones that intensify during autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57694646305142,"sku":"COL-2L-PRA-FIRX1","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_8f27269a-58a0-466c-a991-9fd4964bbdc8.png?v=1776388435","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-2l-pra-firx1","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}