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Ice Dance Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance'

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Overview

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is a hardy evergreen sedge, boasting vibrant green leaves with crisp white edges. Thriving in USDA zones 5 through 9, it forms dense clumps reaching 12-18 inches high and wide. Preferring partial shade to full shade, 'Ice Dance' requires consistently moist soil. Its low-maintenance, spreading habit makes it a superb ground cover and a striking border plant for woodland gardens or shaded landscape areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 5–10Type Grass, Ground coverClimate Temperate
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Title: Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - A Lush Tapestry for Gardens<br><br>The Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — the Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is an essential element for a lushIce Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — providing a striking contrast that brightens shadowy spots in a gardenIce Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — grass / ground cover with white bloomsIce Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — commonly referred to as Ice Dance Grass SedgeIce Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — white flowers in the gardenIce Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Given its resilience and ornamental qualities+17

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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Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Title: Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - A Lush Tapestry for Gardens<br><br>The Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — the Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is an essential element for a lush
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — providing a striking contrast that brightens shadowy spots in a garden
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — grass / ground cover with white blooms
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — commonly referred to as Ice Dance Grass Sedge
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — white flowers in the garden
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Given its resilience and ornamental qualities
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — It's relatively unfazed by pests and diseases
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Ice Dance is somewhat drought tolerant once established and can adapt to full shade or partial sun exposure
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — making it an adaptable choice for landscape designers and homeowners alike.<br><br>Characterized by
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Preferring partial shade to full shade, 'Ice Dance' requires consistently moist soil
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Thriving in USDA zones 5 through 9, it forms dense clumps reaching 12-18 inches high and wide
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — grass / ground cover for half or shade
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is a hardy evergreen sedge, boasting vibrant green leaves with crisp white edges
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — maintaining a tidy appearance with minimal maintenance.<br><br>While it prefers moist
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — The grass-like foliage grows densely
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — typically reaching a height and spread of 12 to 18 inches
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — this robust sedge thrives under a diverse range of conditions
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — offers a splendid ground cover with its vibrant variegated foliage
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Ice Dance features distinctive green blades with creamy white margins
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — year-round green tapestry in your client's landscape design
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — forming a flowing carpet that's about as wide as it is tall
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Its compact root system makes it ideal for borders and edging paths without aggressive spreading
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