Bottlebrush Sedge Grass

Carex comosa

$59⁹⁹

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Delivery and Shipping

Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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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
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
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

Bottlebrush Sedge Grass highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Carex comosa
Growing Zones

4-8
Mature Height

2 - 4 feet
Mature Spread

2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate to High
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Bright Golden Green
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 4-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

A Charming Plant for wet areas, very few flowers are as unique as those labeled 'bottlebrush'. They are usually bristly tubes that appear almost 'fuzzy' and they are dead ringers for their namesake cleaning utensil!

Of the several plants that have this name, Bottlebrush Sedge (Carex comosa) is the most petite and hardiest of the native Sedge varieties. Bottlebrush Sedge has lime-green 'bristles' that are very attractive when they bloom. The fountain-like green leaves are sure to add motion and texture to your garden.

Hardy natives throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8 and grow into spreading clumps 2-4 feet in height when in bloom and 2-3 feet in width. Loving moist soil and found growing along river edges and boggy locations.

Landscape Application:

Sedges are a group of plants that are very Grass-like in appearance, but they thrive in wet conditions - think pond, pool, and as well as fountain over-splash zones. Bottlebrush Sedge is an especially nice choice for rain gardens and retention areas.

Use them in masses to great effect or plant just a few to highlight an area. The fibrous roots stabilize soil along shorelines, river banks, and pond edges and are super showy when in bloom, or the fine-textured blades wave and shimmer in the sunlight!

These graceful Sedges look beautiful tumbling over rocks or edges in the garden, or en masse as a sweeping perennial groundcover. In smaller settings, container gardens and mixed planters or small container ponds and fountains gain a showy accent!

Native Grass In North America
Long Slender Blades Of Glossy Green
Unique Light Green Bottlebrush Clustered Flowers
Great For Water Gardens & Wet Areas
Massing, Containers, Beds & Borders

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Sedges do wonderful in sun or light shade and need well-drained soil that won't become stagnant. These are native plants, so they adapt very well to many areas and soils as long as they are damp. They like it wet, so keeping them moist will be your biggest issue. These are deer-resistant and relatively disease-free, so plant them and breathe easy - they are super simple to care for! Prune back in the early spring before new growth emerges.