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Carex comans 'Bronze'

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type sedge
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 25 - 35 cm (10 - 14 in)
Spread 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Carex comans 'Bronze' (leatherleaf sedge) bears dark brown flowers during mid-summer to late summer. This sedge is arching in form and has medium red and medium orange foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging and ground cover.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.