Grass - Ornamental
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
Variegated Japanese Sedge
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
Exposure: Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade Shade Tolerant
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.
Height12-15"
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Spread12"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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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)
Variegated Japanese Sedge Merit Awards and Special Collections
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