A soft evergreen sedge forming a fountain of fine, silvery pale-green weeping foliage with curling tips. A graceful textural filler for borders, pots and shaded edges.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Frosted Curls Sedge
Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' is a moderate-growing ornamental grass in the Cyperaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Frosted Curls Sedge
Frosted Curls Sedge suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Frosted Curls Sedge does best in clay and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Frosted Curls Sedge does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Cut Frosted Curls Sedge back hard in late winter to refresh it before the new season's growth. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Frosted Curls Sedge in the garden
Frosted Curls Sedge earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Frosted Curls Sedge. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Frosted Curls Sedge
Plant Sale lists Frosted Curls Sedge as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
