New Zealand Hair Sedge. Dense evergreen clumps of narrow hair-like, light whitish green leaves. Inconspicuous whitish green flower spikes. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers June to February. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex comans
Dense evergreen clumps of narrow hair-like, light whitish green leaves. Inconspicuous whitish green flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | comans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | New Zealand Hair Sedge |
| Flower Colour | white, green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | white, green |
| Flowers From | June, February |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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