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Week 47 – November 22, 2024

Plant Information

Amazon Mist ColorGrass® Carex

  • Amazon Mist ColorGrass® Carex - Bloom
  • Amazon Mist ColorGrass® Carex - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Carex comans

Common Name: Leatherleaf Sedge

Hardiness Zone: 6a - 10b

Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 30 - 38" (76 - 97cm)

Height: 6 - 12" (15 - 30cm)

Width: 14" (36cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Graceful, flowing mounds of finely textured ornamental grass add texture, form and motion to plantings. Great mixed with other grasses and plants in containers and beds. It does best in a sunny location. Keep soil on the moist side, watering when soil is

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 6 to 7 weeks
Transplant to finish: 9 to 10 weeks

Variegated light/medium green grass has twisting tips and an arching habit.
Colour group: Green
Containers: 4 in./10 cm, 6 in./15 cm*, Gallon
*3 plants per pot