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Carex albula 'Frosty Curls' is often confused with:
Carex albula Carex albula 'Frosty Curls'
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Carex albula 'Frosty Curls'

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
KAY-reks AL-bew-lah FROH-stee KUR-uls
Description

Metallic, very narrow leaves; evergreen; self seeds.  Drought tolerant but also tolerates wet planting sites.

 

Compare this Plant to: Carex albula

Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#drought tolerant#ornamental grass#wet sites#cpp
 
Carex albula 'Frosty Curls'
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#drought tolerant#ornamental grass#wet sites#cpp
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Carex
    Species:
    albula
    Family:
    Cyperaceae
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ornamental Grass
    Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Texture:
    Fine
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Occasionally Dry
    Occasionally Wet
    Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Description:
    Inconspicuous flowers
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Metallic, very narrow leaves
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Wet Soil