Overview

Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' is a perennial in the genus Carex, part of the Cyperaceae family. Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soil soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover, woodland gardens and containers.

About

Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' is a perennial cultivar of the genus Carex, a large group of true sedges in the family Cyperaceae. This cultivar thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers sheltered locations with moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for use in borders, ground cover, woodland gardens, and containers. Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' requires protection from dry conditions and benefits from cutting back old foliage in early spring before new growth appears. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn.

About the genus

Carex is a vast genus of over 2,000 species of grass-like plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the family Cyperaceae are also called sedges; however, those of genus Carex may be called true sedges. Carex is the most species-rich genus in the family.

Wikipedia contributors, "Carex", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Carex

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Carex

Sunlight

partial shade, shade

Soil type

moist, well-drained soil

Soil moisture

moist

Exposure

sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

perennial

Suggested uses

borders, ground cover, woodland gardens, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Carex 'Coman's Bronze Form'

Cultivation

Prefers sheltered, shaded positions with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid dry conditions.

Pruning

Cut back old foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.

Propagation

Division in spring or autumn.

Frequently asked questions