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Planting tip
Soak the rootball of your plant in a bucket of water to wet thoroughly prior to planting. For extra goodness, add a bit of liquid fertiliser.
Carex secta
Height: 1.5m;  Spread: 2m
Purei, makura (Sedge & Rush-like)
Green swamp tussock. Can form a mop of foliage above a 1m trunk. Prefers damp sun but also tolerates dry shade.
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