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Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'
Also Known As
- Carex comans 'Frosty Curls'
- Frosted Curls New Zealand Hair Sedge
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 16"-24"
- W: 12"-30"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' plant details
Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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