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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Carex inopinata
Height: 0.1m;  Spread: 0.4m
Sedge & Rush-like
This is a rare and endangered species that adds a nice jade green wispy colour to shady areas. It is not invasive. Has good landscape potential.
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