Japanese Sedge 'Ice Dance' (Carex morrowii)
Japanese Sedge 'Ice Dance' (Carex morrowii) is a neat, semi-evergreen ornamental grass with green leaves edged in creamy white. Suitable for containers, rockeries and woodland gardens.
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Specifications
- Height: 25-35 cm
- Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -20°C
Use in landscaping projects
Japanese sedge 'Ice Dance' (Carex morrowii) is an evergreen ornamental grass with green, white-edged leaves that brighten shaded areas. It is used as ground cover under trees, in borders, rock gardens and planters, staying decorative in winter.
Planting and spacing
Plant 5–7 plants per square metre. It prefers partial or full shade and moist but well-drained soils. It spreads slowly by short rhizomes, forming a dense carpet over time.
Care and maintenance
It is a very low-maintenance plant. In spring, leaves damaged over winter are removed. In dry periods it needs watering. It is hardy to about -20°C.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carex 'Ice Dance' keep its leaves in winter?
Yes, it is an evergreen ornamental grass and stays decorative all year.
Where should Carex 'Ice Dance' be planted?
In partial or full shade, under trees, in borders and planters, in moist, well-drained soil.
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