Frosted Curls New Zealand Sedge Grass
Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Frosted Curls New Zealand Sedge Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateSlow
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 7-10
When you were a kid did you read Dr. Seuss books? If so, the Frosted Curls New Zealand Sedge (Carex comans 'Frosted Curls') may look familiar. It looks like it jumped off the pages of The Lorax or borrowed its shaggy hairstyle from one of those surreal Seussian landscapes!
The shaggy Frosted Curls New Zealand Sedge will add spunk and personality to any garden with its long, full, Grass-like leaves. These long slender leaves are silvery-green and iridescent in the sunlight. This Tufted Sedge will shimmer on sunny, breezy days!
One of the most admirable qualities gardeners appreciate in this plant is its fountain-like shape and manageable size. This Sedge produces a purple and brown flower in late spring into early summer. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 7-10, these heat and humidity-tolerant Grasses grow 18 - 24 inches in height and width.
Landscape Application:
This plant will add texture to your garden when you plant several as a border along a path or garden bed. Its unforgettable shape and texture make it a great pondside plant, too. This funky little plant adds interest and excitement when placed with flowers and bulbs in a planter or pot.
The Frosted Curls New Zealand Sedge invites fun into your garden both formal and informal gardens, or in the ground or in containers! Its thin, hair-like leaves beg to be touched, making it a great plant to introduce young gardeners to the art of horticulture.
After you're done reading some Dr. Seuss, get out into the garden and let little ones stroke this plant's curly locks and watch them giggle with joy. Let kids practice their gardening skills by dividing this plant in spring and planting the clumps.
- Silver Green Ornamental Grass Makes A Statement
- A Fun, Funky Tactile Plant
- Shaggy Form & Iridescent In Sun
- Fantastic In Containers
- Specimens, Great for Edging & Garden Bed Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This drought-tolerant Ornamental Grass grows best in full sun or partial shade. When it comes to moisture, this plant is quite versatile, and it enjoys moist to moderate well-drained soil. You can even separate the clumps in spring to spread the joy to another spot in your garden. In spring, prune back the mounds before new growth emerges.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Most Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Moist Locations
- Prune Or Mow Down Mounds In Spring
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Order frosty curls for your landscape, the Frosted Curls New Zealand Sedge Grass will light up your garden and cool things off in the sun and heat! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
