Ice Dance Japanese Sedge
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
SKU
3583
A lush mound of slender, bright green leaves with strong creamy white margins that will brighten woodland gardens, water gardens and shady borders. Spreads gently by underground stems (rhizomes) to create a dense mat of foliage. An easy growing, non-invasive groundcover. Semi-evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KAR-reks mor-ROW-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 1 ft. tall, spreading slowly by rhizomes to form a carpet. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | An exceptional choice for Asian inspired gardens and to cover ground in native and wild gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
Thrives in enriched, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates sun in cool coastal settings; site in part sun or dappled shade elsewhere. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. For a tidy appearance, remove faded foliage before new leaves emerge.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
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