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Family

Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Carex (KAR-eks)

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Species

comans (KO-manz)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Shadyfolks

Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | neutral

I live in Z5 andI have grown it for 3 years. My plant seems very happy and reseeds itself very easily. I agree this is an acquired taste....Read More

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