New England hair sedge (Carex comans)
Also known as: Mop-headed sedge, Sedge
The new England hair sedge, native to New Zealand, grows in cascading clumps with skinny leaves resembling a head of hair. This low-maintenance architectural grass is ideal for bulk plantings and city and courtyard gardens. It also attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it ideal for pollinator and butterfly gardens.
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Attributes of New England hair sedge
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Red Brown Green Silver
Flower Size
0.2 to 0.5 centimeters
Flower Color
Brown
Images of New England hair sedge
Quickly Identify New England hair sedge
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Weeping clump form, 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) tall and wide.
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Hair-like, fine leaves resembling a fibrous mop.
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Triangular stem edges, smooth and pale green.
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Sharp-margined, narrow leaves up to 12 inches (30 cm) long.
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Male and female flowers under 0.5 inches (1.25 cm), arranged in terminal and lateral spikes.
Scientific Classification of New England hair sedge
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Sedge
Genus
True sedges
Species
New England hair sedge
