Tommymoo's Garden
Grass (carex comans 'Red')
Genus: Carex.
Species: Carex comans.
31 Aug. 2010. From Richard in Castillonnes. 8 euros
7 Aug 2011. Carboot sale in Great Yarmouth. GBP1.50 (small one)
A New Zealand sedge forming dense turfs of narrow thread-like bronze leaves.
Height/spread: 10 x 25cm
The versatility of the grasses allow them to be placed in nearly any situation, from being in a container, basket, or raised bed, to being in the border or rockery.
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining but moist soil or compost.
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
