Carex, New Zealand Hair Sedge 'Frosted Curls'

Carexalbula

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carex (KAR-eks)
Species
albula (al-BEW-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Los Angeles, California

San Jose, California

Sonoma, California

Bainbridge Island, Washington

East Port Orchard, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Sequim, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Watkinsville, GA | June 2007 | positive

Cute, curly, easy to divide, non-invasive.

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Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | March 2004 | positive

I love this curly grass! I bought it with the intention of using it in the backyard where we have a small, seeping spring. It gives jus...Read More

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