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Carex morrowii 'Silver Sceptre'

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 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The showy glossy foliage is variegated and striped, faded lime and dark lime in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Carex morrowii 'Silver Sceptre' (Japanese grass sedge) bears striped fruit.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging and ground cover.