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Carex conica 'Snowline'

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type sedge
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The sedge Carex conica 'Snowline' (dwarf sedge) bears faded green blossoms during late spring to early summer. The showy matte foliage is deep green and pale yellow in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Carex conica 'Snowline' (dwarf sedge) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Carex conica 'Snowline' tolerates wet sites, and has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Carex conica 'Snowline' (dwarf sedge) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.