Carex
Carex comans
Native to New Zealand
Found in grasslands, near rivers and the sides of forest tracks, from sea level to mounainside
Dense evergreen tufts of narrow leaves with drooping or recurving tips
Carex flagellifera
New Zealand
Damp places in the open
60cm-1m high
A tufted mound of red strap-like leaves, which continues, if reasonably protected, through the winter
Carex pendula
(Great drooping sedge)
Europe, Asia & N. America
Up to 2m high
Damp & shady areas
The dark green strap-like leaves, bearing in early summer drooping, cat's tail-like russet coloured flower spikes
Great for flower arranging
But especially useful in those dark areas of the garden, where little else may grow. Although, I have seen it thriving in a dry sunny garden in Devon
Carex testacea
New Zealand
Up to 45cm
Moisture but with good drainage
Dense tufts of brick coloured foliage, which look great planted on mass
Self-seed quite happily in ideal conditions