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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 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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