Frosty Curls Hair Sedge | Silver Evergreen Accent Grass

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Frosty Curls Hair Sedge

Carex comans 'Frosty Curls'

Fine-textured, curly sedge for soft contrast and movement.

$16.90

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Description

Frosty Curls Hair Sedge is a uniquely textural and ornamental grass that adds movement and a soft, frosted appearance to the garden. Its incredibly fine, hair-like leaves are a silvery-green with curled tips, creating a dense, mop-headed clump that sways gracefully in the breeze. The overall effect is one of softness and whimsy. Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in sun or part shade and is perfect for adding contrast and fine texture to borders, rockeries, or modern container designs.

Unique Fine, Curled Silvery Foliage: The main attraction is its mass of very thin, silver-green leaves with elegantly curled ends.
Soft, Mounding Habit with Movement: Forms a dense, weeping mound that moves beautifully in the wind, adding dynamic interest.
Sun to Part Shade Adaptability: Performs well in a range of light conditions, from full sun (with adequate moisture) to partial shade.
Drought Tolerant & Low-Maintenance: Once established, it requires very little water. It is evergreen in mild climates.
Excellent Textural Contrast Plant: Its fine, soft texture provides a perfect contrast to plants with bold, broad leaves or spiky forms.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 1–2 ft
Mature spread: 1–2 ft
Light: Full sun to full shade

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Features:Foliage: Fine-textured, narrow, arching leaves with a curled form and silvery-gray-green color, creating a mop-like tufted habit.Flowers: Inconspicuous brownish flower spikes appear in summer.Habit: Evergreen perennial grass-like sedge with a dense, mounding form. Shade tolerant and low-maintenance.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Unique, fine-textured foliage with a soft, wispy appearance.Evergreen color and texture for year-round interest.Adaptable to a wide range of light conditions.Drought tolerant once established
Landscape Uses:Ground cover in shady areas.Edging along pathways and garden beds.Container and patio gardens.Rock gardens and woodland plantings.Accent in mixed borders

Faqs

Q: How do I groom it?
A: It requires minimal grooming. In late winter or early spring, put on gloves and gently comb through the clump with your fingers to remove any dead, brown foliage from the center. You can also give the entire plant a "haircut" to 4-6 inches if it looks tired, and it will quickly regenerate.

Q: Will it self-seed?
A: Carex comans can self-seed moderately under ideal conditions. To prevent unwanted seedlings, you can remove the insignificant flower spikes when they appear or simply pull up any unwanted seedlings that sprout. The cultivar 'Frosty Curls' may be less prolific than the straight species.

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