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Buy Carex 'Silver Sceptre'
Also Known As
- Carex morrowii 'Silver Scepter'
- Silver Scepter Sedge
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 5"-9"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
3.5" | $15
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Carex 'Silver Sceptre' plant details
Carex 'Silver Sceptre' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex 'Silver Sceptre'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 9 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, spreading, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex 'Silver Sceptre'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Carex 'Silver Sceptre' plant
How to Grow Carex 'Silver Sceptre'
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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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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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - shade
- even moisture
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