Overview
Carex comans 'Copper Green' is a clump forming, tufted grass in the genus Carex, part of the Cyperaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Carex comans 'Copper Green' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Carex comans 'Copper Green' is an evergreen grass cultivar within the Carex genus, known for its clump-forming, tufted habit. As a perennial, it features strap-like foliage and thrives in a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, with moisture levels ranging from moist but well-drained to poorly-drained. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, this hardy plant (H7) adapts well to exposed or sheltered locations and is ideal for diverse garden settings such as city gardens, patios, and rock gardens. It is best propagated by division in spring and offers seasonal interest through spring and summer.
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.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Carex
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Carex comans 'Copper Green' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Carex comans 'Copper Green'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Carex comans 'Copper Green'?
Carex comans 'Copper Green' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Carex comans 'Copper Green' need?
Carex comans 'Copper Green' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Carex comans 'Copper Green' hardy in the UK?
Carex comans 'Copper Green' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Carex comans 'Copper Green'?
Division in spring.