Carex morrowii (Sedge Grass Upright)
Color Name: Ice Dance
With its wide, strappy leaves measuring 1/4 to 1/2 inch across, this carex makes a bold statement in the shade garden. The leaves are dark green with bright white variegated edges. Small, cream, bottle brush-like flowers are produced in mid-spring but are rather insignificant to the plant's ornamental value. This sedge will grow in a variety of conditions, from nearly full sun to shade in average to moist soil. Unlike many other sedges, Ice Dance is a slow to moderate spreader that should be used as a groundcover or contained in pots.
Growing Tips: This variety can grow in a variety of conditions, unlike some of its relatives. It will tolerate 3/4 day to 1/4 day of sun and grows in moist or average soil. Ice Dance is evergreen in all but the coldest climates. In northern zones, it should be sited out of the way of winter winds and provided with some protection such as snow or straw. If plants look tattered in early spring, cut them back to the ground. The new foliage will quickly fill back in.
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
With its wide, strappy leaves measuring 1/4 to 1/2 inch across, this carex makes a bold statement in the shade garden. The leaves are dark green with bright white variegated edges. Small, cream, bottle brush-like flowers are produced in mid-spring but are rather insignificant to the plant's ornamental value. This sedge will grow in a variety of conditions, from nearly full sun to shade in average to moist soil. Unlike many other sedges, Ice Dance is a slow to moderate spreader that should be used as a groundcover or contained in pots.
Growing Tips: This variety can grow in a variety of conditions, unlike some of its relatives. It will tolerate 3/4 day to 1/4 day of sun and grows in moist or average soil. Ice Dance is evergreen in all but the coldest climates. In northern zones, it should be sited out of the way of winter winds and provided with some protection such as snow or straw. If plants look tattered in early spring, cut them back to the ground. The new foliage will quickly fill back in.
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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Flower Color: Cream Shades Foliage Color: Variegated Green/White Shades
Height: 1 to 2 Feet Spread: 1 to 2 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6 |
Blooms: Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Wet
Attributes |
 Ground Cover  Container Specimen Plant Landscapes Evergreen Colorful Foliage Border
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Critter Resistance
Deer
