Carex Comans ‘Frosted Curls’ (New Zealand Hair Sedge)
Carex Comans ‘Frosted Curls’ (New Zealand Hair Sedge)
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Carex ‘Frosted Curls’ is a beautifully textured ornamental grass prized for its fine, curling foliage that forms a soft, fountain-like mound. Its slender, arching leaves in fresh green to silvery tones create a light, airy effect that adds movement and contrast to garden beds, borders, and container plantings. Perfect for softening hard edges or complementing bolder plants, it brings a refined, contemporary feel to both formal and naturalistic landscapes.
Highly versatile and low maintenance, ‘Frosted Curls’ thrives in a range of conditions and performs well in both sun and partial shade. It is ideal for mass planting, edging, or use in pots where its cascading form can be fully appreciated. With its year-round appeal, tidy growth habit, and ability to enhance any planting scheme with texture and softness, this carex is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking an easy-care, elegant addition to their outdoor space.

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Mature height
30–40 cm
Mature width
40–60 cm
Spacing
30–50 cm apart for borders and mass planting
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Fine, curling foliage in fresh green to silvery-green tones
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Insignificant flowers; grown primarily for foliage interest
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; trim back occasionally to refresh growth, prefers well-drained soil with moderate watering
Root System
Compact, fibrous root system; non-invasive and suitable for containers and garden beds