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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) — variegated leaves up to 18 inches long and about 0.5 inches wide; making it an excellent choice for those, image 90
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — It is also an attractive option for erosion control on slopes or to soften the edges of water features
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Its dense tufts are evergreen in milder climates, providing year-round interest; scientifically known as, image 102
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — this sedge is rarely affected by pests or diseases; its dense tufts are evergreen in milder climates, image 81
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 70
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — The Japanese Grass Sedge, Carex morrowii, is a decorative, clump-forming evergreen sedge, thriving in U.S, image 45
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — It prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to a range of soil types; this sedge is rarely affected by, image 144
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — making it an excellent choice for those tricky areas beneath trees or in slightly shaded corners of the, image 77
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — this sedge is rarely affected by pests or diseases; its dense tufts are evergreen in milder climates, image 59
Carex Morrowii
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