Sedge. Lustrous narrow green leaves beautifully margined with white, forming stiff clumps. Green and brown flower spikes. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex morrowii ‘Variegata’
Lustrous narrow green leaves beautifully margined with white, forming stiff clumps. Green and brown flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | morrowii |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Sedge |
| Flower Colour | brown, cream |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Brown |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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