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Variegated Japanese Sedge
Carex morrowii 'Aurea-variegata'
Pronunciation: KAR-reks mor-ROW-ee-eye AW-ree-uh var-ee-GAY-tuh
SKU #02260
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; foliage clumps reach 1 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | An attractive, mounding, ornamental grass with stiff, lustrous green and creamy white striped blades. Creates a great low border or groundcover, and adds a wonderful effect near ponds and water gardens. A charming accent in containers and rock gardens. Grows in moist areas, thriving at a pond's edge. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Design Ideas | Plant in a shady, moist location with other water loving perennials and shrubs. Attractive addition to low lying wetlands, streambeds, or near ponds and water features. Variegated foliage will brighten those low lying, shady areas of your garden or add interest to an Asian inspired design. |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Forsythia (Forsythia); Dogwood (Cornus); Clethra (Clethra); Bee Balm (Monarda); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
| Care Instructions | 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 neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
| History | Carex is a genus of plants commonly known as true sedges. There are thousands of species of Carex distributed all over the world. Japanese sedge is native to southeastern Asia and was first found in the United States in 1929. |
Details
| Description | An attractive, mounding, ornamental grass with stiff, lustrous green and creamy white striped blades. Creates a great low border or groundcover, and adds a wonderful effect near ponds and water gardens. A charming accent in containers and rock gardens. Grows in moist areas, thriving at a pond's edge. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Plant in a shady, moist location with other water loving perennials and shrubs. Attractive addition to low lying wetlands, streambeds, or near ponds and water features. Variegated foliage will brighten those low lying, shady areas of your garden or add interest to an Asian inspired design. |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Forsythia (Forsythia); Dogwood (Cornus); Clethra (Clethra); Bee Balm (Monarda); Turtlehead (Chelone) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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 neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
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History
| History | Carex is a genus of plants commonly known as true sedges. There are thousands of species of Carex distributed all over the world. Japanese sedge is native to southeastern Asia and was first found in the United States in 1929. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Variegated Japanese Sedge produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Variegated Japanese Sedge evergreen or deciduous?
Variegated Japanese Sedge is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Variegated Japanese Sedge?
Variegated Japanese Sedge is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Variegated Japanese Sedge resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Variegated Japanese Sedge grow?
Variegated Japanese Sedge has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Variegated Japanese Sedge?
Variegated Japanese Sedge grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Variegated Japanese Sedge in my landscape?
Variegated Japanese Sedge is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
How can I use Variegated Japanese Sedge in my garden design?
Plant in a shady, moist location with other water loving perennials and shrubs. Attractive addition to low lying wetlands, streambeds, or near ponds and water features. Variegated foliage will brighten those low lying, shady areas of your garden or add interest to an Asian inspired design.
What color are Variegated Japanese Sedge flowers?
Variegated Japanese Sedge produces Brown flowers.
What color is the foliage of Variegated Japanese Sedge?
Variegated Japanese Sedge has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Variegated Japanese Sedge?
Good companion plants for Variegated Japanese Sedge include: Forsythia (Forsythia); Dogwood (Cornus); Clethra (Clethra); Bee Balm (Monarda); Turtlehead (Chelone).
How do I care for Variegated Japanese Sedge?
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 neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.
What is the history of Variegated Japanese Sedge?
Carex is a genus of plants commonly known as true sedges. There are thousands of species of Carex distributed all over the world. Japanese sedge is native to southeastern Asia and was first found in the United States in 1929.
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