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Key characteristics

Family: Cyperaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Inconspicuous flowers
Foliage color: A mix of vibrant greens, rich browns, and bronze tones
Bloom time: Focus is on the foliage
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Regular water
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: Zones 7a - 10b
Wildlife: Provide habitat and cover for small wildlife

Perennials

Carex tenuiculmis ‘Cappuccino’

New Zealand Hair Sedge

Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino' is a cultivar of sedge known for its ornamental appeal, featuring narrow, arching leaves in vibrant greens, rich browns, and bronze tones, resembling the colors of a cappuccino. Forming compact tufts or mounds, it thrives in partial to full shade and is ideal for ground cover or border plantings, adding texture and visual interest to shaded landscapes. Low-maintenance and requiring regular watering and occasional pruning, 'Cappuccino' is valued for its unique coloration and versatility, making it a popular choice for attractive and adaptable ornamental grass in landscaping.

Light

Partial to full shade

Water

Regular water

Bloom time

Focus is on the foliage

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Rain Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas

Design tip

Foliage and form do most of the work here, so lean on texture and repetition rather than one flowering moment. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.