Carex comans
(Sedge)
Carex comans
(Sedge)
Prices:
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
| Type: | Grass |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 0.5 m |
| Mature Width: | 0.5 m |
| Site Condition: | Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil |
| Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
| Frosts: | Hardy |
| Features: | Attractive to insects. Flower colour: Brown. Foliage colour: Green or Brown. Fruit colour: Brown. Native. Suitable restoration species. |
Carex comans, commonly known as New Zealand Hair Sedge or Tussock Sedge, is a species of grass-like plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and is known for its distinctive tussock-forming growth habit, which makes it a popular choice for ornamental landscaping in many regions.
The Carex comans plant typically forms dense tufts of fine, slender leaves that are usually green or brownish-green in color. The leaves are narrow, linear, and typically have a drooping or arching appearance, reaching up to 60 cm in height. The leaves are soft and flexible, giving the plant a graceful, delicate appearance.
The inflorescence of Carex comans consists of small flowers that are typically inconspicuous and often hidden among the leaves. The flowers are usually brown or greenish-brown in color and are arranged in clusters or spikes at the tips of long stalks that rise above the leaves. The flowers are followed by small, triangular fruits that contain the plant's seeds.
Carex comans is a hardy and adaptable plant that can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade, although it generally performs best in partial shade in warmer climates. It is commonly used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover, and is often planted in mass for its ornamental value. Evergreen. Hardy.
Habitat: Coastal to subalpine. Usually in free draining soils either in the open or under scrub or tall forest in relatively open sparsely vegetated situations. It often naturalises in urban areas.
Flowering: [Throughout the year]
Fruiting: [Throughout the year]
