Phoenix Green Carex is a versatile, striking evergreen ornamental grass (sedge) prized for its dense, cascading mounds of fine-textured, bright emerald-green foliage. This adaptable, fast-growing selection is known for its graceful, fountain-like habit that brings constant movement and a lush, architectural element to the landscape. It is a standout choice for adding structure and vibrant color to mixed patio containers, shaded borders, woodland gardens, and alongside water features. With its durable form and reliable performance across a range of soil moisture levels, Phoenix Green offers extraordinary, year-round texture and effortless elegance with exceptionally straightforward care.
Growing Phoenix Green
Light: Partial sun to partial shade; thrives in dappled sunlight or gentle morning sun, but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates provided it receives consistent, even moisture.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types, including clay, but performs best in a rich, organic loam.
Water: Moderate to high; water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. Unlike many drought-tolerant ornamental grasses, this sedge thrives in damp conditions and does not like to dry out completely.
Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Gently comb through the foliage with your fingers in early spring to remove any dead or brown leaves. The plant can be sheared back heavily in early spring just before new growth emerges to rejuvenate the foliage if it becomes tattered over winter.
Wildlife: Provides excellent cover and nesting material for birds; naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant due to its tough, fibrous leaves.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 6–10; provides fantastic evergreen winter interest in milder climates.
Shipping Info
Phoenix Green plants are shipped in 6" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Growing Zones
6
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10
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Low Temperature
-10°F
High Temperature
95°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Low
Flower Color
Green
Brown
Growth Rate
Moderate to Fast
Soil
Highly adaptable; prefers organically rich, well-draining soil but easily tolerates clay and sandy conditions
Moisture
Moderate to High
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Spread
16 to 20 inches
Mature Height
20 to 24 inches
Bloom Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Pruning Time
Late Winter to Early Spring
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 388 reviews.
Haven’t transplanted yet, but it’s a beautiful plant. We are gifting it to a friend that moved…Friendship Plant is very appropriate!
Very healthy cutting. Followed the instructions and let it get acclimated to its new surroundings for a couple of weeks before repotting. Would not hesitate to purchase from this business again 😃
Plants arrived in great condition. This plant has only been in the ground about 10 days and is growing a lot. The plant cage is 12” tall so it’s doing well. I put guards around my new plants for a little while because I have bunnies who love tender young leaves.
I got 2 mystery plants (one indoor and one outdoor). The indoor was a pilea and the outdoor plant was a white blackberry. White blackberry was dramatic, but it’s making a comeback and the pilea is doing great!
Need to upgrade your packaging. I would suggest taping the plant in place in the cardboard tube on the count that it slid and smashed itself. Luckily, it's a strong plant and should recover. Hoping.for the best.
The plant arrived after a few delivery reroutes. It came with three leaves two so far are healthy one was dying and has since died. The two remaining leaves appear to be doing well.
Customer service here is second to none! Very very happy and already made another purchase. But anyway, I ordered 1 and they sent me 2 beautiful babies! I'm so excited to watch them grow!
This little guy came in perfect. Despite the cat knocking it over and being placed in the soup cup for safer keeping, it’s thriving and happy. Once it’s bigger then it will make its way outdoors.
This is my first year of ordering live plants on line. I live in an apt, but have a nice size patio to do container planting. I'm waking up my green thumb and loving it.
I am very happy for all the Butterworth I got extra like usual which was nice I put them all in pots for now I'll do my project later after they get growing thank you
I received what I believe is a very healthy plant. Unfortunately, the shipping was very hard on the plant. It is quickly bouncing back. Wish I would have known it was a seedling .
The package arrived with no issues. The fig was very stable & looked like it came out of the nursery (it did). The USDA certificates for Gypsy moth /Japanese beetles ensures the plant were checked makes me feel I finally found an institution which cares about the customer & plant. Thanks Jose
I’m excited about this tiny banana tree and can’t wait to see it grow more! It came well packed and in perfect shape. Now this beautiful little plant has burned leaves, but that’s my fault because I left it out on my patio in the sun for a long time. Don’t do what I did. But you can see a new leaf already sprouting in the middle and just about to unfurl. I have no doubt this tiny tree will grow well.
The flavor is bold and complex—less of the light, floral sweetness you get from typical clover honey and more of a deep, almost molasses-like richness. It has a rich, robust profile, and it definitely delivers on that promise.
The texture is thick and smooth, exactly what you’d expect from raw honey. It pours slowly and coats well, making it perfect for drizzling over toast, yogurt, or even pairing with cheeses.
It may be a bit intense for those used to lighter honeys, but for anyone who appreciates bold, natural flavors, this is a standout choice.
They were very helpful and sent me a beautiful dapple dandy and a nice polinizer. The polinizer was not quite as large as the dappled dandy but still looks like a nice tree. I'm waiting for the polinizer to come out of dormancy and hopefully when it does then I'll be completely satisfied. I would purchase from this company again if the polinizer survives the shipping experience.
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Phoenix Green Carex is a versatile, striking evergreen ornamental grass (sedge) prized for its dense, cascading mounds of fine-textured, bright emerald-green foliage. This adaptable, fast-growing selection is known for its graceful, fountain-like habit that brings constant movement and a lush, architectural element to the landscape. It is a standout choice for adding structure and vibrant color to mixed patio containers, shaded borders, woodland gardens, and alongside water features. With its durable form and reliable performance across a range of soil moisture levels, Phoenix Green offers extraordinary, year-round texture and effortless elegance with exceptionally straightforward care.
Growing Phoenix Green
Light: Partial sun to partial shade; thrives in dappled sunlight or gentle morning sun, but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates provided it receives consistent, even moisture.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types, including clay, but performs best in a rich, organic loam.
Water: Moderate to high; water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. Unlike many drought-tolerant ornamental grasses, this sedge thrives in damp conditions and does not like to dry out completely.
Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Gently comb through the foliage with your fingers in early spring to remove any dead or brown leaves. The plant can be sheared back heavily in early spring just before new growth emerges to rejuvenate the foliage if it becomes tattered over winter.
Wildlife: Provides excellent cover and nesting material for birds; naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant due to its tough, fibrous leaves.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 6–10; provides fantastic evergreen winter interest in milder climates.
Shipping Info
Phoenix Green plants are shipped in 6" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.