Common Name: Carex ColorGrass® ‘Bronco’
Latin Name: Carex comans 'Bronco'
Brand: None
Description:
Carex ColorGrass® ‘Bronco’ is a fine-textured, evergreen ornamental sedge that offers striking bronze-brown foliage and a graceful, arching form. Native to New Zealand and bred for performance, this cultivar adds depth, texture, and year-round interest to containers, borders, or garden beds. Its compact habit and low-maintenance requirements make it an excellent option for color contrast in mixed plantings. Evergreen in Zones 6–10 and tolerant of dry conditions, ‘Bronco’ is an easy-care ornamental grass with designer appeal.
Care Tips:
- Plant in full sun in well-drained soil
- Space 14" apart for proper airflow and growth
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Water moderately, increasing during dry spells
- In colder climates (Zones 5 and below), overwinter containers or treat as an annual
- No pinching or PGRs required
- Avoid overfeeding to maintain compact, upright form
- Watch for aphids and prevent root rot with proper drainage
Landscape Uses:
- Containers and patio pots
- Mixed borders and garden paths
- Rock gardens and slopes
- Evergreen texture in landscape beds
- Combines beautifully with Lavender, Euphorbia, Heuchera, Sedum, Blue fescue, Thyme, and spring bulbs
Mature Height: 6 to 12 inches
Mature Width: 14 inches
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness Zone: Zones 6–10
Habit: Mounded, arching form
Foliage: Bronze-brown, fine textured
Flower: This variety is grown for foliage; no notable flowering
pH: Prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5–6.2
