Phoenix Green ColorGrass® Carex

Carex comans Phoenix Green is an upright, narrow-leaved sedge with bright green foliage. PanAmerican Seed markets it in the ColorGrass® range as an easy-care accent for landscapes and planters, where its sturdy vertical leaves add structure among softer or broader forms. ## Form and placement The [PanAmerican Seed product profile](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/013606635023271/colorgrass-carex-phoenix-green/) identifies the plant as Carex comans and lists a height of 20–24 inches, a spread of 16–20 inches, and USDA zones 6a–10b. Its [2025 culture sheet](https://www.panamseed.com/utility/CultureSheetPDF.aspx?pagename=culture.aspx&txtphid=202900001024820&type=Ann) describes a sturdy, upright habit, narrow bright-green leaves, and good heat tolerance. The breeder recommends it for landscape and planter accents. ## Growing conditions The breeder lists sun exposure and reports good heat tolerance. Use the published mature spread when placing it in a mixed container or border, and give the root zone enough room to form a clump. The cultivar-specific material consulted does not provide a reliable garden soil or irrigation schedule; water regularly while new plants establish and avoid assuming that production guidance for greenhouse plugs is a landscape watering prescription. ## Maintenance Remove tired or damaged leaves to keep the clump tidy. Check container moisture more often during warm weather, and allow the foliage to retain its upright outline by avoiding excessive fertilizer.