Carex Prairie Fire – Fiery Orange Evergreen Foliage for Year-Round Interest

Bring vibrant colour and movement to your garden with Carex Prairie Fire, a striking evergreen ornamental grass renowned for its glowing orange-bronze foliage. The slender arching leaves emerge green before developing rich copper, orange, and fiery red tones that intensify during autumn and winter, creating a stunning display throughout the year.

Compact, easy to grow, and highly versatile, Carex Prairie Fire is ideal for borders, gravel gardens, contemporary landscapes, and patio containers. Its graceful fountain-like habit adds texture and movement while providing long-lasting structure and colour in all seasons. Supplied in a healthy 2L pot, ready to establish quickly and enhance your garden display.

Available as:
• Carex Prairie Fire – 2L Pot

SPECIFICATIONS

• Item Type: Ornamental Grass
• Plant Type: Evergreen Sedge
• Variety: Carex Prairie Fire
• Botanical Name: Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'
• Pot Size: 2L Pot
• Foliage Colour: Orange, Bronze, Copper and Red Tones
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Mature Height: Approx. 40–60cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 40–60cm
• Growth Habit: Clump Forming, Arching
• Hardiness: Hardy Evergreen Perennial

KEY FEATURES

• Stunning fiery orange and bronze foliage
• Evergreen colour and texture all year round
• Graceful arching growth habit
• Excellent for containers, borders and gravel gardens
• Colour intensifies in cooler months
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Supplied as a healthy established 2L plant

CARE TIPS

• Plant in well-drained soil
• Position in full sun for the brightest foliage colour
• Water regularly until established
• Tolerates short dry periods once mature
• Remove dead foliage in late winter if required
• Avoid prolonged waterlogged conditions

PERFECT FOR

• Patio containers
• Gravel gardens
• Contemporary landscapes
• Mixed borders
• Low-maintenance gardens
• Year-round colour displays

Carex Prairie Fire is a superb evergreen ornamental grass that combines vibrant fiery foliage with graceful movement and easy-care performance. Its rich seasonal colour and compact habit make it a valuable addition to both modern and traditional garden designs.

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