Snow Cap Carex siderosticta
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- KAY-reks sid-er-OH-stik-ah
- Description
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Creeping Broadleaf Sedge is a perennial sedge grown for its attractive foliage that forms a dense mass and creates bold texture in any landscape. It is native to eastern Asia and is fond of partial to full shade and moist soils. It has 1.25 in. wide green leaves; spreads by rhizomes but is easy to manage and maintain. It tolerates wet planting sites very well so can be planted along a pond or riparian areas. Mass plant it along woodland borders or shade gardens or its coarse texture works well as an accent plant in small spaces. Propagate it by division.
The genus name Carex is Latin for cutter which refers to its sharp leaves and stems.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Banana Boat'
Variegated yellow leaves - 'Variegata'
- 'Banana Boat'
- 'Banana Boat', 'Variegata'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Banana Boat'
Variegated yellow leaves - 'Variegata'
- 'Banana Boat'
- 'Banana Boat', 'Variegata'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- siderosticta
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Russian Far East to China and Japan
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Creeping
- Dense
- Mounding
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Coarse
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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 Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Cream/Tan
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Spike
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Variegated
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Showy
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Pond
- Riparian
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rain Garden
- Shade Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Heavy Shade
- Wet Soil
