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
NCCES plant id: 251