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Why are New Zealand bronze sedges valued as ornamental plants?
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Cyperaceae
Spikes of sedge (Carex pendula).
New Zealand bronze sedges are valued as ornamental plants primarily for their aesthetic appeal in mild temperate climates. They are characterized by their distinct wiry, brown or copper-colored leaves, which make them popular choices as accent plants in garden settings.1
Specific species often included under this collective name include Carex buchananii, C. comans, C. flagellifera, and C. secta.1