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Morrow's sedge 'Variegata'

Carex morrowii 'Variegata' (v)

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

An evergreen sedge forming low, slowly-spreading mounds of narrow, arching, green leaves edged with creamy-white bands. Greenish-yellow to pale brown flowers are borne on spikes in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade

Pruning

Comb or rake off any old, tired or dead leaves and flowers in spring

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

Pond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years