Carex morrowii 'Variegata' (v)
Morrow's sedge 'Variegata'
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow Brown | Cream Green Variegated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Cream Green White | |||
| Winter | Cream Green Variegated |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
Comb or rake off any old, tired or dead leaves and flowers in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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