Japanese Grass Sedge Carex morrowii var. temnolepis 'Silk Tassel'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- KAY-reks mor-ROW-ee-eye va-RYE-eh-tee tem-no-LEP-is SILK TAS-sel
- Description
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'Silk Tassel' is grown in shade as an ornamental plant. This fine-textured sedge grows in clumps and is enjoyed in the landscape due to its beautiful foliage which resembles a shimmering water fountain. The thread-like foliage is only 1/8" wide and features fine-textured variegated foliage that appears to spill out over the ground. The foliage is dark green along the edges, with a silvery-white stripe down the center.
Grows best in a location that receives morning or dappled sunlight and is neither too wet or too dry.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Occasionally troubled by aphids and diseases such as Rhizoctonia.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex morrowii
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Japan
- Play Value:
- Defines Paths
- Textural
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Variegated
- White
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- 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
- Patio
- Rock Wall
- Slope/Bank
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Rain Garden
- Rock Garden
- Water Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Erosion
- Heavy Shade
- Wet Soil
