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Carex siderosticta 'Snow Cap'

Also Known As

  • Snow Cap Sedge
  • Snowcap Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 5a-12

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Carex siderosticta 'Snow Cap' plant details

Carex siderosticta 'Snow Cap' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex siderosticta 'Snow Cap'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, edging plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex siderosticta 'Snow Cap'

USDA Zones: 5a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A stunning accent - natural landscape lighting! Refreshing snow-white, strap-like foliage trimmed with a thin margin of forest green. Dense, upright clumping sedge slowly expands. Resembles a hosta. Carex Snow Cap provides colorful filler along streams or ponds and moist, shady locations. Brighten up a shady area or add beautiful foliage contrast to a combination container.
A sensational high impact, low maintenance grass that is easy to grow with stunning creamy-white variegation, and a densely compact form. Its arching white leaves, with narrow dark green margins, are quite broad (.5-.75”) and its size, 8” high by 12” wide, allows it to be placed anywhere you’d like a little dazzle. It will spread, though slowly, and is easily contained if you want. As garden edging it is simply enchanting and a real workhorse, keeping its bold allure going all year in mild climates (deciduous in cold Winter areas). It’s also a wonderful plant for containers. This small scale deer resistant stunner prefers part shade and average to moist watering but it can take a sunny site if it receives regular water and can even adapt to dry shade once established. Rich well-draining soil is best, but no need to fertilize heavily, just a top dressing of compost in early Spring is sufficient. Gently remove any brown or dead leaves from the center, especially in Winter, to keep it fluffy and happy.

Gardening facts about Carex siderosticta 'Snow Cap' plant

How to Grow Carex siderosticta 'Snow Cap'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
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