Carex encompasses both deciduous and evergreen species, characterized by their rhizomatous or tufted growth habits. These perennials feature triangular stems topped with linear or strap-like foliage, and they produce spikes that can be either short or elongated, adorned with small green or brown flowers.

Carex capitata

Carex caryophyllea

Carex cerostachys

Carex cespitosa

Carex chathamica is a perennial sedge that forms dense clumps and remains evergreen throughout the year. It typically reaches a height of around 45 cm and features robust stems supporting broad, metallic blue-green foliage with a silvery underside. In the summer months, this plant produces prominent terminal flower spikes that are brown in color.

Carex chathamica

Carex chinensis

Carex chordorrhiza

Carex ciliatomarginata 'Treasure Island' is a compact, clump-forming deciduous perennial that grows slowly. It features broad, strap-like leaves that are variegated with green and bordered by creamy-white margins. In spring, it produces subtle green flowers that are not prominently displayed.

Carex ciliatomarginata 'Treasure Island' (v)

Carex colchica

Carex comans is a compact, clump-forming sedge that remains evergreen throughout the year. It typically reaches heights of 25 to 35 centimeters, featuring thin, upright or gently arching leaves that can appear in shades of pale yellow-green, light grey, or reddish-brown. In mid to late summer, this plant produces subtle brown flower spikes that can grow up to 25 centimeters, nestled among its foliage.

Carex comans

Carex comans 'Bronco' is a compact, evergreen sedge that forms dense clumps, reaching heights of 25 to 35 centimeters. Its fine, arching leaves exhibit a bronze to reddish-brown hue. In mid to late summer, it produces subtle brown flower spikes that can extend up to 25 centimeters, nestled among the foliage.

Carex comans 'Bronco'

Carex comans 'Bronze Perfection'

Carex comans 'Bronzita' is a compact, evergreen sedge that develops dense tufts. It typically reaches heights of 25 to 35 cm and features slender, arching leaves in a reddish-bronze hue. In mid to late summer, this plant produces subtle brown flower spikes that can extend up to 25 cm, nestled among the foliage.

Carex comans 'Bronzita'

Carex comans 'Copper Green'

Carex comans 'Dancing Flame'

Carex comans 'Feebers Dwarf'

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' is a hardy evergreen perennial characterized by a tuft of fine, silvery-green foliage that cascades gracefully. The plant produces flowers that are of little ornamental value.

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'

Carex comans 'Hot Chocolate'

Carex comans 'Kupferflamme'

Carex comans 'Mint Curls'

Carex comans 'Phoenix Green' is a clump-forming, evergreen sedge that typically reaches heights of 30 to 45 cm. Its foliage consists of slender, hair-like leaves that grow upright before gracefully arching. In mid to late summer, this plant produces subtle brown flower spikes that extend up to 25 cm, nestled among the leaves.

Carex comans 'Phoenix Green'

Carex comans 'Taranaki'

Carex comans 'Bronze-leaved' is an evergreen perennial that reaches a height of up to 30 cm. It develops a compact clump of long, narrow leaves that are reddish-brown in color. In late summer, it produces subtle brown flower spikes that blend into the foliage.

Carex comans bronze-leaved

Carex comans from Dunedin, New Zealand

Carex comans green-leaved

Carex comans red-leaved

Carex comosa

Carex complanata

Carex conica

Carex conica 'Kiku-sakura' (v)

Carex conica 'Snowline' is a compact, evergreen perennial sedge that reaches a height of 15-20 cm. It develops low, dense clumps of tufted dark green leaves edged with a white border. In early summer, slender stems approximately 15 cm long emerge from the foliage, bearing small, dark purple-brown flower spikes.

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