Frosty Curls Sedge
Carex albula
Clump-forming evergreen grass has silvery-green, very narrow, recurving leaf blades. Hair-like curls occur as the blades die and curve back toward the base of the blade. Best used in shade.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | KAR-eks al-BEW-la |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Ornamental Grass |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 9, 14 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing to 2 ft. high with equal spread. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Problem/solution: | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Flower color: | Brown |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 2253 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Design Ideas
Sedge is a highly versatile plant for groundcover applications in small spaces or forest floor conditions.. Arrange in irregular masses for soft textured drifts through contrasting plants. May be lined up as an edging or planted on a grid for modern looks. Traditional in Asian and naturalistic style rock waterfall planting or around the edges of irregular pools and ponds. Even works well in containers as modernistic forms or mixed with colored foliage perennials.
Companion Plants
This pale sedge belongs with high contrast perennials such as Plum Pudding Coral Bells, (Heuchera x 'Plum Pudding'), Cameleon Houttuynia, (Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'), Butterflies In Flight Japanese Iris, (Iris ensata 'Butterflies in Flight') and Spring's Promise Ice Angels Camellia, (Camellia japonica 'Spring's Promise').
History
Nearly a third of the sedge family, Cyperaceae is composed in genus Carex. This species is native to New Zealand as are many others of this group.
Lore
The indigenous peoples around the world have utilized sedge roots in the weaving of baskets, maps and rope.
Clump-forming evergreen grass has silvery-green, very narrow, recurving leaf blades. Hair-like curls occur as the blades die and curve back toward the base of the blade. Best used in shade.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Design Ideas
Sedge is a highly versatile plant for groundcover applications in small spaces or forest floor conditions.. Arrange in irregular masses for soft textured drifts through contrasting plants. May be lined up as an edging or planted on a grid for modern looks. Traditional in Asian and naturalistic style rock waterfall planting or around the edges of irregular pools and ponds. Even works well in containers as modernistic forms or mixed with colored foliage perennials.
Companion Plants
This pale sedge belongs with high contrast perennials such as Plum Pudding Coral Bells, (Heuchera x 'Plum Pudding'), Cameleon Houttuynia, (Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'), Butterflies In Flight Japanese Iris, (Iris ensata 'Butterflies in Flight') and Spring's Promise Ice Angels Camellia, (Camellia japonica 'Spring's Promise').
History
Nearly a third of the sedge family, Cyperaceae is composed in genus Carex. This species is native to New Zealand as are many others of this group.
Lore
The indigenous peoples around the world have utilized sedge roots in the weaving of baskets, maps and rope.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | KAR-eks al-BEW-la |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Ornamental Grass |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 9, 14 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing to 2 ft. high with equal spread. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Problem/solution: | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Flower color: | Brown |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 2253 |
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