Carex 'Frosty Curls'
Frosty Curls Sedge
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.