New England hair sedge (Carex comans)
New England hair sedge, 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.
Key Facts About New England hair sedge
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
Scientific Classification of New England hair sedge
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Sedge
Genus
True sedges
Species
New England hair sedge