Buy Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino'

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 24"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino' plant details

Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze and chocolate foliage. In fall and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and chocolate
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rounded, spreading sedge plant in a nice copper/brown color reminiscent of coffee. It's wonderfully colored leaves are quite fun and hair-like. Its uses in the landscape are limitless!

By: Conifer Kingdom

Blades in colors from cappuccino-chocolate to reddish-bronze arch gracefully to form a mound 6-12" tall x 24"wide... a wonderful complement or accent for any border; can be over-wintered indoors. Sun-PSh/Med/GdDrain