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Carex comans [bronze]

Also Known As

  • Carex comans 'Bronze'

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Carex comans [bronze] plant details

Carex comans [bronze] is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex comans [bronze]

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex comans [bronze]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

SUCH a great grass! I myself am sort of grass-impaired and haven't yet learned how to "use" them in the garden. But I've had one of these in a 12" pot for five years and totally love it. It looks great all year around and combines wonderfully with other potted plants. My kitty thinks it makes the BEST kitty bed too. Its clumping glossy and ever-bronze foliage gracefully arches to 1 ½'-2' long. I've been told it's wonderful spilling over walls and rock gardens. Highest Easy Rating!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Carex comans [bronze] plant

How to Grow Carex comans [bronze]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
  • Flower Color

    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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