Ice Crystal Frosty Sedge
Ficinia truncata 'Ice Crystal'
SKU
43136
As if kissed by frost, this small, grass-like perennial shines in borders and containers. Tufts of flat, slightly upward-arching green leaves with white margins form a tidy mound that is decorated with dainty brown flower spikes as summer approaches. Nice as a single planting for a rock garden accent, or en masse as groundcover or edging. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
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| Botanical Pronunciation | Fy-kin-ee-a trunk-ah-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | In its native region of South Africa, the seeds of the Finica plant attracts ants, which carry the seed down into their nest. There, it is able to safely germinate without being eaten by predators. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 8 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover, Small Spaces |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Aster (Aster); Clematis (Clematis); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Crocosmia (Crocosmia); Elderberry (Sambucus); Lilac (Syringa); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Weigela (Weigela) |
Provide average well-drained, soil; shelter from excess winter moisture. Best color in full sun. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Faded foliage may be gently raked to remove, and pruned lightly just before new spring growth begins.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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