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Carex Species, Japanese Grass Sedge, Variegated Sedge

Carexmorrowii

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Family

Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Carex (KAR-eks)

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Species

morrowii (mor-ROW-ee-eye)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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lupinelover

Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

This plant has a fountaing growth habit. Adds a lot of light in otherwise dim shady areas. Although it is a sedge, it doesn't seem to t...Read Moreolerate standing water for much time.

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