Carex tenuiculmis [UCSC - 521] (NBG # 16NZ)

Also Known As

Bronze Tussock Grass

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 15"
W: 30"

planting zones

7a-10b

Carex tenuiculmis [UCSC - 521] (NBG # 16NZ) plant details

Carex tenuiculmis [UCSC - 521] (NBG # 16NZ) is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 tenuiculmis [UCSC - 521] (NBG # 16NZ)

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze
Mature size: 0 - 30 IN - wide, 0 - 15 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex tenuiculmis [UCSC - 521] (NBG # 16NZ)

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely, clumping grass with narrow leaves in tones ranging from brown to bronze. To 15" tall and spreading to clumps to 3' wide the hair sedge adds texture and color contrast in sun and well-drained soil where the ground is kept moist. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 7. This clone from the University of California at Santa Cruz.