Carex Prairie Fire

About this product

Carex 'Prairie Fire' delivers striking bronze-orange to salmon foliage that intensifies in cool weather, making it a standout for fall programs. This low-maintenance ornamental sedge holds its color and texture through the season, adding movement and warm tone to containers and mixed plantings. Sold in a 1-gallon pot, case of 6, it's an easy upsell for autumn retail displays.

Care & growing

Light

Full sun to part shade for best foliage color.

Watering

Keep consistently moist; tolerates occasional wet feet.

Soil

Adaptable, well-drained soil with even moisture.

Temperature

60–75°F ideal; foliage color deepens in cooler weather.

Bloom time

Grown for foliage; insignificant flowers in summer.

Common uses

Excellent in fall containers, mixed landscape borders, and eye-catching retail displays.