Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is a reliable slow spreading sedge with bold white edged green leaves and a fountain like growth habit. Unlike many variegated plants, it holds color well through winter in mild climates and tolerates a wide range of light conditions. Its slow rhizomatous spread makes it ideal for creating neat evergreen ground layers. Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Late spring Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Soil Preference: Moist, organic, well drained soil Watering Needs: Moderate; appreciates regular moisture Deer Resistance: Deer resistant Native Status This cultivar is a selection of Carex morrowii, a sedge species native to Japan commonly used in shaded ornamental gardens. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Butterflies Creates sheltering ground cover for butterfly chrysalises and overwintering insects in shaded gardens. Bees Supports solitary bees by preserving mulch covered microhabitats in shady sites. Beneficial Insects Attracts gro