Carex morrowii

Common Name(s):

Japanese sedge, Marrow's sedge, Morrow's sedge

Cultivar(s):

'Variegata', 'Gold Band', 'Evergold', 'Silver Tassel', 'Ice Dance'

Categories:

Groundcover, Ornamental Grass

Comment:

Drought tolerant but grows well in wet soils.  Grows well as a container plant.

Light:

Shade

Height:

2 ft.

Hardiness:

6 to 9

Foliage:

Stiff, dark green leaves with narrow white edges; 12 in. long

Flower:

Groups of 4-6 flowers on spikes in spring; short-lived

Zones:

7-9

Habit:

Evergreen

Site:

Light shade; prefers moist soil

Size:

12-16 in., spread of 12-18 in.

Texture:

Fine

Form:

Stiff leaves edged in white

Soil:

Prefers moist soil but is drought tolerant

Inflorescence:

Grown for foliage; inconspicuous flowers

Tags:

wet sites, wet soil, drought tolerant, container, wet, evergreen

NCCES plant id: 251