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    Carex morrowii

    Also Known As

    • Carex morrowii var. morrowii
    • Japanese Grass Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 1'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Carex morrowii plant details

    Carex morrowii is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex morrowii

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex morrowii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Very long-lived woodland grasses, that are generally clump-forming or spread by rhizomes. They are easy to grow and adapt to a wide range of soil conditions. Excellent ground covers!

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Carex morrowii plant

    How to Grow Carex morrowii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Carex elata 'Aurea'

    aka Carex elata 'Bowles Golden', Bowles Golden Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'

    aka Sparkler Palm Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Carex buchananii

    aka Leatherleaf Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Carex buchananii foliage by Stickpen
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    Carex platyphylla

    aka Broad-leaf Silver Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Carex platyphylla foliage, habit by Jay Sturner
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    Carex morrowii 'Goldband'

    aka Goldband Japanese Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Carex morrowii 'Goldband' by Patricia Cunningham
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