Carex comans ‘Bronco’ forms a dense clump of arching, very fine and delicate leaves in a distinctive brown color, growing up to 40–50 cm in height. In late spring, inflorescences appear on thin stems, arranged in greenish-brown spikes. In autumn, the plant takes on a reddish-brown hue. It is undemanding, highly resistant to diseases, and fully frost-hardy. It prefers sunny or semi-shaded positions, sheltered from strong winds. No pruning is required in spring. This decorative plant can be used in various plantings: terraces, flower beds, pond edges, naturalistic plantings, groupings, home gardens, or containers.
- SEEDLING HEIGHT
- 10-20 cm
- PLANT HEIGHT
- reaches up to 40-50 cm in height
- TYPE OF SOIL
- humus-rich, moderately moist soil
- VARIETY
- New Zealand hair sedge 'Bronco'
- I FLOWERING
- April - June
- FLOWER COLOR
- inflorescences gathered in green-brown spikes
- LEAF COLOR
- very thin, delicate leaves with a characteristic brown color, turning reddish-brown in autumn.
- HABIT
- Dense, compact clump
- TYP
- Sedge
- POSITION
- Sunny, semi-shady