Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Carex Milk Chocolate
Scientific Name: Carex 'Milchoc'
Also Known As
- Carex comans 'Milk Chocolate'
- Milk Chocolate New Zealand Hairy
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 12"-16"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 6b-10b
Carex Milk Chocolate plant details
Carex Milk Chocolate is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex Milk Chocolate
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex Milk Chocolate
- USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Carex Milk Chocolate
Gardening facts about Carex Milk Chocolate plant
How to Grow Carex Milk Chocolate
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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