Carex comans
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Carex comans

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Carex comans, commonly known as the New Zealand hair sedge, is a versatile and ornamental grass species native to New Zealand.

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Carex comans, commonly known as the New Zealand hair sedge, is a versatile and ornamental grass species native to New Zealand. With its distinctive tufted foliage  Carex comans has become a popular choice for landscaping in New Zealand gardens.

Characteristics:

  1. Foliage:
    • Carex comans is characterized by its fine, arching leaves that resemble fine hair.
    • Foliage colour varies, including shades of green, bronze, or reddish-brown, providing a visually appealing texture to the garden.
  2. Size:
    • Typically grows to a height of 30 to 60 centimeters, making it suitable for various garden settings, including borders, rockeries, and containers.
  3. Adaptability:
    • Well-suited to a range of soil types, including well-drained soils, and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. Does not like wet water logged soils.
    • Exhibits drought tolerance once established, making it resilient to New Zealand’s varying climatic conditions.

Cultivation and Care:

  1. Planting:
    • Choose a well-drained location with exposure to sunlight for optimal growth. It with stand part shade to full sun.
    • Space plants according to their mature size, ensuring proper air circulation – up to 30-40cm apart.
  2. Soil Requirements:
    • Incorporate organic matter into the soil to enhance fertility and drainage if the clay content in the soil  is high.
  3. Watering:
    • Water newly planted Carex comans regularly until established.
    • Once established, the plant is relatively drought-tolerant, but occasional watering during dry periods is beneficial.
  4. Pruning:
    • Trim back dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
    • Divide mature clumps every few years to rejuvenate the plant and maintain its vigor.

Practical Uses in New Zealand Gardens:

  1. Groundcover:
    • Carex comans forms dense clumps, making it an excellent groundcover option for open areas in the garden.
    • Its fine texture adds visual interest and complements other plants.
  2. Borders and Edging:
    • Create defined borders or edges in garden beds by planting Carex comans in rows.
    • Its arching foliage softens hardscapes and provides a natural, unstructured look.
  3. Container Planting:
    • Well-suited for container gardening, Carex comans can be used to add texture and movement to patios, decks, or balconies.

Supplied plants are in 5cm pots and average 1  to 1.5 years in age.

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