Carex Comans ‘Frosted Curls’ (New Zealand Hair Sedge)

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.

Mature Height: 30–40 cm

Mature Width: 40–60 cm

Spacing Needed: 30–50 cm apart for borders and mass planting

Colours: Fine, curling foliage in fresh green to silvery-green tones

Flowering Period: Insignificant flowers; grown primarily for foliage interest

Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen

Sunlight 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