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Carex albula 'Frosted Curls'

 
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Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Carex (KAR-eks) (Info)
Species: albula (al-BEW-luh) (Info)
Cultivar: Frosted Curls
Additional cultivar information: (aka Frosty Curls)

Synonym:Carex comans

4 vendors have this plant for sale.

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Variegated

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive angihansen On Jun 5, 2007, angihansen from Hamden, CT wrote:

Cute, curly, easy to divide, non-invasive.

Positive ladyrowan On Mar 14, 2004, ladyrowan from Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

I love this curly grass! I bought it with the intention of using it in the backyard where we have a small, seeping spring. It gives just enough water to make the yard squishy, which is perfect for this grass. I've found that on really moist mornings, the curly ends will un-wind, but they curl up again the moment it drys out a little bit. I can't wait to plant it, and see how big it grows.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Garberville, California
Los Angeles, California
Sonoma, California
Bainbridge Island, Washington
East Port Orchard, Washington
Vancouver, Washington



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