Carex comans 'Amazon Mist' (Pot Size 3L) Amazon Mist sedge sold by Boma Garden Centre

Carex ‘Amazon Mist’ is an elegant, evergreen sedge with distinctive silvery sage-green, hair-like foliage that arches gracefully in the garden. This low-maintenance perennial from New Zealand forms neat clumps and maintains its shimmering colour throughout the year, making it invaluable for year-round structure and texture.In mid to late summer, inconspicuous brown flower spikes appear on wiry stems, adding subtle interest. The plant is extremely hardy (H4), tolerating most of the UK climate, and thrives in full sun or partial shade. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil and is adaptable to multiple soil types including chalk, loam, sand and clay.Once established, it demonstrates good drought tolerance and withstands coastal conditions with salt-laden winds. It is virtually maintenance-free, requiring only the removal of dead leaves during summer on this evergreen species. Ideal for borders, containers, gravel gardens, patios, and city gardens where its fine-textured foliage provides sophisticated contrast to larger-leaved neighbours.