Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Carex flagellifera

Carex flagellifera

Synonym(s): Carex lucida Common Name: 'Glen Murray tussock sedge'

Arguably the best brown tussock grass forming clumps of thin, reddish-brown, evergreen, leaves that arch to the ground with light brown flower spikes in late summer. Jul-Aug. H60cm S90cm.

Care Instructions

Easy to grow in most well-drained fertile soils in sun or partial shade but will not tolerate excessive winter wet. Also one of the best grasses for growing in a pot. 

  • Grasses & Bamboos
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 30cm to 60cm
Plant No: 595

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871