Cappuccino sedge
Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Brown
Garden uses
Notes
'Cappuccino' sedge (Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino') is a grass for ground cover and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. It stays evergreen and grows 12 to 18 inches tall with a spread of 18 to 24 inches. Brown flowers appear in late spring and early summer.
Pairs well with Mondo grass, Society garlic, and Cape sundew.