Carex comans

New Zealand hair sedge
Frosty curls of grassy foliage in clumps shimmer in sunshine, spill over walls, container edges. Tolerates wet soil but not submersion.
height 1–2ft
width 1–2ft
tolerates Drought, Fog, Wind
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 5F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil
origin New Zealand
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 4–6, 14–17, 20–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Slowly spreads via underground rhizomes that can be divided in spring.
Cut to 4-5 inches from the soil in late winter to keep this plant looking tidy.