Hime-Kan-suge Carex conica
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- KAY-reks KON-ih-ka
- Description
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This tufted evergreen has deep rich glossy green foliage with white edges. If the leaf tips of this evergreen turn brown they may be trimmed and when division is needed for best results have a generous amount. 'Snowline' is a slow growing, enjoys amended soil and moisture, and is a good choice for a compact groundcover. Best grown in light shade away from intense heat from the sun during the summer months.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Hime-kan-suge
- Marginata
- 'Snowline'
- Variegata
- Hime-kan-suge
- Hime-kan-suge, Marginata, 'Snowline', Variegata
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Hime-kan-suge
- Marginata
- 'Snowline'
- Variegata
- Hime-kan-suge
- Hime-kan-suge, Marginata, 'Snowline', Variegata
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- conica
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- S. Korea and Japan
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 3 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Dense
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6b, 6a, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9b, 9a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- White
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Grown for foliage
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Rock Wall
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Wet Soil
