Photo by Prairie Nursery
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Carex comosa
Also Known As
- Bottlebrush Sedge
- Longhair Sedge
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Carex comosa plant details
Carex comosa is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - even moisture water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex comosa
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: dried-arrangements
GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex comosa
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, clay and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Prairie Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Carex comosa
By: Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
This work has been released into the public domain by its author.
View Original PhotoGardening facts about Carex comosa plant
How to Grow Carex comosa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- standing water - even moisture
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 12"
- bright shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-30"
Width: 24"-30"
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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