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Carex comans [red]

Also Known As

  • Carex comans 'Red'
  • Red New Zealand Hair Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Carex comans [red] plant details

Carex comans [red] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance). Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex comans [red]

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex comans [red]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Similar when young in color and shape to Carex buchananii, but easily distinguished with time by its more trailing, decumbent habit. Evergreen, this is a handsome sedge to combine with silver-leafed plants such as Artemisia or Achillea.
Another lovely carex, this with red tints in the long, grassy foliage. Forms clumps to 3' in diameter or so in full sun to part shade with regular summer water. These are not drought tolerant creatures. Best at the edge of a bed, the edge of a wall or in a container where its draping, sweeping form is best displayed. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Carex comans [red] plant

How to Grow Carex comans [red]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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