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Carex comans

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type sedge
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 35 cm (8 - 14 in)
Spread 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The sedge Carex comans (green hair sedge) bears dark brown blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. The showy glossy foliage is faded green and medium orange in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Carex comans (green hair sedge) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging, ground cover and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Carex comans tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.