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Carex 'Frosty Curls'

Frosty Curls Sedge

Plant photo of: Carex 'Frosty Curls'
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

'Frosty Curls' is an attractive grass sedge, that stays less than 1' tall and 2' wide. It can be planted in full sun along the coast but needs afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. It needs regular watering and can be planted close to ponds or boggy areas. Rake the "hair" once in a while. This plant needs regular watering. Foliage is thin, silvery green, evergreen and shoots from a center point and recurves. Flowers are inconspicuous.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.