Description
Carex Frosted Curls is a showstopper among ornamental grasses—graceful, silvery, and full of movement. 🌬️ Native to New Zealand, this variety of Carex comans is prized for its fine, curling foliage that cascades like frosted locks, adding texture and elegance to any garden.
🌿 Plant Highlights
- Botanical Name: Carex comans ‘Frosted Curls’
- Common Name: Frosted Curls Sedge
- Foliage: Silvery-green, narrow blades that curl at the tips
- Height & Spread: ~30–45 cm tall and wide
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming, arching tufts
- Light Needs: Full sun to part shade
- Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Hardiness: Cold-hardy from –10°C to 30°C
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; avoid waterlogged conditions
🌱 Landscape Uses
- Perfect for rock gardens, containers, and borders
- Adds softness and motion to modern landscapes
- Ideal for wetland edges or cascading over walls
🌼 Care Tips
- Trim back in early spring to refresh growth
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
- Avoid over-fertilizing to preserve its delicate form
