Carex 'ICE DANCE'

Carex 'ICE DANCE'
Japanese sedge
Japanese sedge
SIZE/TYPE | low perennial |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 0.3-0.4m |
USUAL WIDTH | |
LEAVES | evergreen broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
LOCATION | full sun to shade |
USDA zone (lowest) | 5b (down to -27°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES |
Bamboos and grasses Evergreen broadleaf Perennials |
Japanese sedge is a perfect companion plant for evergreen arrangements because this grass-like perennial remains in leaf all year long. The stiff and glossy leaves are dark green with wide, creamy-white margins.
It needs well-drained but constantly moist and humus-rich soil. When established it withstands temporary over-wetting. But do not plant it deliberately into boggy conditions.
It was formerly listed as carex morrowii which originated in New Zealand and these plants were not reliably hardy in Europe. But as this variety is a very hardy cross, the name morrowii was dropped and only cultivar name remains in trade use.
It is very hardy in our conditions. We would only recommend planting it in semi-shade or winter shade to prevent the leaves from winter and early spring sun scald. It might damage the appearance of evergreen leaves. Fully hardy to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 22-01-2008
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