Species sedge
Silver-green leaves.

sedge

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'

Sedge (Carex comans 'Frosted Curls') is an amazing ornamental grass that looks like a living fountain. Its long, thin leaves are striped with white, giving them a translucent, frosted appearance. This eye-catching grass dances gracefully in the breeze and is a great choice for adding texture and movement to a garden. It tolerates full sun and partial shade but prefers moist soils and humid climates. Its low-maintenance characteristics make it the perfect addition to any garden or landscape.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 10

Flowers:

Green-brown Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green,white

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Sedge (Carex comans 'Frosted Curls') should be watered deeply every 5 to 7 days, depending on the weather conditions and the soil's moisture level. Be sure to provide enough water to thoroughly wet the soil but avoid saturating the soil for extended periods of time. If the soil is already moist, you may not need to water this species for up to 2 weeks.

sunlight

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' is a shade loving, drought tolerant sedge suitable for climates with cool summers, and needs bright filtered light to maintain its vibrant foliage. It doesn't require direct sunlight, but an hour a day of morning sun can boost its growth and color. Plants should receive a few hours of sunlight every day, preferably with morning sun and afternoon shade. However, during hot summer months, they will need full shade in order to avoid sunburn. Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' should also receive some indirect light for the balance of the day, for a total of 6 to 8 hours of light a day.

pruning

Sedge (Carex comans 'Frosted Curls') is a slow-growing species that requires minimal pruning. Pruning of this type of sedge should only be done occasionally and selectively to remove old, dead growth in the spring. Begin pruning by removing the brown, dead leaves at the crown, then move outward, selectively cutting off any sections that have died or faded. Remove dead or worn-out foliage completely from the plant. Avoid over-pruning this sedge, as this may cause it to thin out or reduce the amount of foliage and foliage density.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' is in July and August.

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