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Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'

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 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 70 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Japanese grass sedge) bears faded orange blooms during late spring. This sedge is clump forming and has variegated and striped dark green and white foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Japanese grass sedge) is striped.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer. In the winter, Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' provides winter interest.
Cautions Be advised that Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Japanese grass sedge) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.