Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'

Variegated Japanese Sedge

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade

Clear white margins on dark green leaves form compact, dense, colonizing tufts. Establishes quickly. Outstanding glasslike plant for the shade garden! Provides year round interest. An excellent, very winter hardy alternative to variegated Liriope.

Height

12-15"

Spread

12"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Combine with hostas, ferns in moist, shady border. Great accent for container gardens.

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' Plant Care:

Thrives in moist soil, do not let soil dry out. Cut to 2"in March.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

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Variegated Japanese Sedge Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

High or consistent soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Ground Cover

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

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