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Japanese Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii

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Overview

The Japanese Grass Sedge, Carex morrowii, is a decorative, clump-forming evergreen sedge, thriving in U.S. zones 5-9. It features stiff, variegated leaves up to 18 inches long and about 0.5 inches wide, gracefully arching to a height of about 1 foot. Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils. Ideal for border edges and shaded underplanting, Carex morrowii offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 5–10Type Grass, Ground coverClimate Temperate
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — scientifically known as Carex morrowii; variegated leaves up to 18 inches long and about 0.5 inches wide, image 139

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Ground cover
Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — is a versatile and ornamental perennial well-suited for a variety of landscape designs; its foliage, image 52
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — gracefully arching to a height of about 1 foot; it is also an attractive option for erosion control on slopes or to
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — only requiring trimming back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh; grass / ground cover for, image 57
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Carex morrowii offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance; vibrant landscape.<br><br>Ideal for, image 50
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Its dense tufts are evergreen in milder climates, providing year-round interest; scientifically known as, image 146
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — gracefully arching to a height of about 1 foot; it is also an attractive option for erosion control on, image 91
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — displaying versatility that can meet the needs of nearly any garden design brief; white flowers in the, image 107
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils; gracefully arching to a height of about 1 foot, image 92
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — only requiring trimming back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh; grass / ground cover for, image 101
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — this sedge is rarely affected by pests or diseases; its dense tufts are evergreen in milder climates, image 147
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils; gracefully arching to a height of about 1 foot, image 114
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — making it an excellent choice for those tricky areas beneath trees or in slightly shaded corners of the garden; is a
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — arching leaves that exhibit a rich green color with striking white or cream variegated edges
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — grass / ground cover with white blooms; it prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to a range of soil, image 65
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — is a versatile and ornamental perennial well-suited for a variety of landscape designs; its foliage consists of narrow
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — scientifically known as Carex morrowii; variegated leaves up to 18 inches long and about 0.5 inches wide, image 51
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — this sedge is rarely affected by pests or diseases; its dense tufts are evergreen in milder climates, image 125
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — It is also an attractive option for erosion control on slopes or to soften the edges of water features, image 84
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Its foliage consists of narrow; making it a reliable choice for a healthy
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — gracefully arching to a height of about 1 foot; it is also an attractive option for erosion control on, image 135
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — The Japanese Grass Sedge, Carex morrowii, is a decorative, clump-forming evergreen sedge, thriving in U.S
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils; gracefully arching to a height of about 1 foot
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — vibrant landscape.<br><br>Ideal for mass plantings; carex morrowii offers year-round interest with minimal, image 61
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — grass / ground cover with white blooms; it prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to a range of soil, image 109
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