Carex Takes the Bronze — And Steals the Show
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Jul 31st 2025
If there were an Olympics of gardening, bronze would be as good as gold. We're giving a standing ovation to our favorite champions, all from the endlessly adaptable, grass-like genus Carex. These bronze-toned beauties bring movement, texture, and that perfect warm glow to any winning garden.
Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino'
Gracefully arching, the slender, mocha latte colored foliage creates attractive mounds.
Moisture tolerant, interesting foliage flickers with orange and raspberry colors that highlight neighboring plants.
Mature height 12"-16"
Zones 6-9
Carex flagellifera 'Toffee Twist'
An edgy sedgy twist on the usual!
Fine textured, toffee colored foliage gently cascades accenting containers, rock gardens and slopes.
This heat tolerant, weeping brown sedge takes on coral shades in fall and winter.
Mature height 12"-16"
Zones 7-9
Irresistible at retail, the trademark foliage structure and clump-forming habit of the bronzes in the ColorGrass® Collection means they can anchor stand-alone patio pots or serve as vibrant fillers or spillers in mixed containers.
Carex buchananii ColorGrass® Red Rooster™
Staunchly upright, warm reddish bronze foliage tapers to thin, decorative twisty tips.
Adds a warm autumnal look for fall containers and perennial borders in sunny to partly shaded spaces.
Mature height 24"
Zones 7-9
Carex comans Colorgrass® Bronco™
Arching fountains of compact, pony brown foliage flow gently over containers. Palomino highlights are accented by the sun.
This leatherleaf sedge pairs nicely with other colors. A superb choice for an accent in retail pots or at garden's edge.
Mature height 10"
Zones 7-9
Glow up your fall program with brilliant, bronzy Carex! Your winning combo starts with quality liners from Emerald Coast Growers – your easy choice!