Carex conica 'Hime Kan-Suge'

Also Known As

Carex conica 'Marginata'
Carex conica 'Snowline'
Sedge

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

H: 6"-14"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Carex conica 'Hime Kan-Suge' plant details

Carex conica 'Hime Kan-Suge' is a slow-growing semi-evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring purple, red and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex conica 'Hime Kan-Suge'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: purple, red and white blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, container plant, naturalizing, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex conica 'Hime Kan-Suge'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A variegated sedge that grows as a clumping ground cover plant. Flowers are a light purple. It prefers shady locations and is deer tolerant.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Carex conica ‘Snowline’ is a semi-evergreen ornamental grass that displays a slow-growing tuft of narrow, dark green leaves with silver edges. Ornamental Grasses are low-maintenance and grow well in most soil types. They look beautiful, adding color, height and movement to your garden. Sedge is an excellent companion plant with contrasting foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Tight little clumps of variegated foliage, completely stable. Great in the front of the sunny border. 3-6" tall and flowing.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Glistening, dark green slender leaves embellished with crisp white margins and small purplish white flowers on triangular stems hallmark this neatly tufted variegated Sedge. Fully evergreen in milder climates, the sturdy fine textured mound spreads slowly, casting a long lasting sprightly charm upon the rockery, woodland beds or patio pots. 'Snowline' relishes light shade and loose moist soil, withstands tree roots, wards off deer and, if planted closely, makes a picturesque easy to maintain ground cover.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Dainty, sweet little 'toy sedge'…6-8" high and wide (plants this small are nice in groupings!); slow growing (could eventually double that size over time). The very fine blades are edged in snow white giving this critter an overall silvery look. It will take sun with summer moisture, but is at its best in lightly shaded locations – woodland, rock garden, containers. Easy to grow and a good looker all year in the PNW! Deer proof.