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 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.

Carex conica 'Snowline' (v)

Carex coninux

Carex coriacea

Carex coriacea from Dunedin, New Zealand

Carex corynoidea

Carex crinita

Carex cristatella

Carex cruciata

Carex crus-corvi

Carex curvula

Carex cyperus

Carex dallii

Carex davalliana

Carex davisii

Carex depauperata

Carex depressa subsp. basilaris

Carex diandra

Carex digitata

Carex dioica

Carex dipsacea is an evergreen sedge that develops compact clusters, reaching heights of up to 75 cm. Its fine, olive-green leaves create a lush appearance. During the winter months, the foliage displays shades of orange, yellow, and bronze, particularly in full sunlight. In summer, the plant produces flower stems that are shorter than the leaves, featuring between four and eight dark flower spikes that can grow up to 2.5 cm in length.

Carex dipsacea

Carex dipsacea 'Dark Horse' is a robust, clump-forming evergreen perennial that reaches heights of 60-75 cm. Its leaves exhibit a mix of bronze and olive-green hues, transitioning to deep bronze-red during the winter months. In summer, this plant produces semi-trailing black flower spikes that emerge from among the foliage.

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