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New Zealand Hair Sedge 'Bronze' (Carex comans): Fine Bronze Fountain for Sun

Overview

'Bronze' is a popular cultivar of New Zealand Hair Sedge, forming a dense, cascading fountain of very fine, hair-like leaves in a rich, bronzy-brown color. It reaches 12-18 inches tall and wide, providing a soft, warm texture that moves beautifully in the breeze. Evergreen in mild climates.

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Family:	Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Carex (KAR-eks)
Species:	comans (KO-manz)
Cultivar:	Bronze

Cultivation & Uses

Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun. Tolerates coastal conditions. Use in borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings. Stunning when backlit. Combines well with green, blue, and silver foliage. May self-sow. Cut back in spring if untidy.

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