Carex, Japanese Sedge, Sedge
Carexmorrowii 'Silver Sceptre'

Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Carex (KAR-eks)
Species: morrowii (mor-ROW-ee-eye)
Cultivar: Silver Sceptre

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Smooth

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting