Carex, New Zealand Hair Sedge 'Bronze'

Carexcomans

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carex (KAR-eks)
Species
comans (KO-manz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
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)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Richmond, California

Ludington, Michigan

Chesterland, Ohio

Arlington, Tennessee

Provo, Utah

Sammamish, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Moscow, ID (Zone 5a) | May 2006 | positive

A very well-behaved sedge - it does reseed, but not profusely. Seedlings/babies are easy to transplant.
I enjoy the coloring - it...Read More

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Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) | April 2005 | positive

I bought this plant in 2001 in NC and have been growing it in Z5 with no extra winter protection other than the snow we get (I do live in...Read More

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