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Carex Comans (New Zealand Hair Sedge Cascading Grass)
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Product Description
The Carex comans (universally admired as the New Zealand Hair Sedge) is a graceful, windswept ornamental sedge celebrated for its ultra-fine, silky tresses and effortless kinetic movement. Endemic to the coastal grasslands and open hillsides of New Zealand, this architectural perennial brings soft, cascading texture and organic flow to modern pedestal planters, sunlit balconies, and naturalistic container gardens.
Forming a dense, weeping fountain of hair-thin, arching blades, its slender foliage spills elegantly over container edges in luminous shades of frosty sage-green, silvery olive, and warm coppery-bronze highlights. Responding to the gentlest breeze with a fluid, rippling motion, it creates a serene visual counterpoint beside bold, broad-leaved tropical plants.
Silky Cascading "Hair-Like" Tresses
The unmistakable hallmark of Carex comans is its gossamer, thread-fine foliage. Hundreds of slender, supple blades arch outward and drape downward like flowing hair, catching natural light with a soft, shimmering sheen.
Weeping Fountain Habit & Styling Versatility
Growing in a tidy, non-invasive clumping tuft, this evergreen sedge shines brightest when elevated in tall planters, urns, or hanging baskets where its cascading blades can drape unobstructed. It also softens rocky garden edges and pairs effortlessly with minimalist ceramic pots.
100% Pet-Friendly & Non-Toxic
Great news for pet owners! True sedges in the Carex genus are completely non-toxic and harmless to cats and dogs according to ASPCA guidelines, making this soft, tactile grass a safe, worry-free choice for pet-friendly balconies and living spaces.
Light & Color
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Thrives in full morning sun to bright filtered light. Providing at least 4 to 5 hours of gentle direct sunlight or bright ambient illumination keeps the weeping blades dense, vibrant, and richly toned, while shielding it from scorching mid-afternoon summer sun prevents the delicate hair tips from crisping.
Watering
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Water thoroughly once the top 25% to 35% of the soil feels dry to the touch. Carex comans prefers evenly moist, well-aerated soil—while moderately drought-tolerant once established, prolonged dryness causes its fine tips to turn brown. Always ensure excess water drains freely away from the container base.
Soil & Grooming
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Plant in a fertile, porous, well-draining potting mix combining garden loam or coco peat with organic compost and coarse perlite or river sand. Grooming tip: Avoid shearing the clump down to the base; instead, gently comb your fingers through the tresses once a season to clear out old dried blades and keep the cascade fresh.
Size Details
1 Carex Comans (New Zealand Hair Sedge Cascading Grass)
Size:
(Plant sizes may vary slightly based on seasonal growth, individual plant characteristics, and current stock.)
Shipping & Delivery
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Replacement
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