New Zealand Hair Sedge 'Cappuccino'

Carextenuiculmis

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carex (KAR-eks)
Species
tenuiculmis (ten-yoo-ih-KUL-mis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Youngsville, Louisiana

Coos Bay, Oregon

Landenberg, Pennsylvania

Point Roberts, Washington

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