Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' | Ice Dance Sedge
DESCRIPTION
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is a variegated sedge cultivar originating from Japan. It features arching, deep green leaves edged with creamy white margins, forming a dense, mounded habit. In mid-spring, it produces small, beige to brown, bottlebrush-like flowers, though they are not particularly showy.
A notable characteristic of 'Ice Dance' is its ability to spread slowly by rhizomes, making it an effective groundcover that doesn't become invasive. Additionally, it maintains its appearance in winter in mild growing zones and may remain semi-evergreen in colder areas. This cultivar was discovered by plantsman Barry Yinger during a plant-scouting expedition in Japan and introduced to the U.S. by Hines Horticulture in 1996.
DESCRIPTION
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is a variegated sedge cultivar originating from Japan. It features arching, deep green leaves edged with creamy white margins, forming a dense, mounded habit. In mid-spring, it produces small, beige to brown, bottlebrush-like flowers, though they are not particularly showy.
A notable characteristic of 'Ice Dance' is its ability to spread slowly by rhizomes, making it an effective groundcover that doesn't become invasive. Additionally, it maintains its appearance in winter in mild growing zones and may remain semi-evergreen in colder areas. This cultivar was discovered by plantsman Barry Yinger during a plant-scouting expedition in Japan and introduced to the U.S. by Hines Horticulture in 1996.
DESCRIPTION
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is a variegated sedge cultivar originating from Japan. It features arching, deep green leaves edged with creamy white margins, forming a dense, mounded habit. In mid-spring, it produces small, beige to brown, bottlebrush-like flowers, though they are not particularly showy.
A notable characteristic of 'Ice Dance' is its ability to spread slowly by rhizomes, making it an effective groundcover that doesn't become invasive. Additionally, it maintains its appearance in winter in mild growing zones and may remain semi-evergreen in colder areas. This cultivar was discovered by plantsman Barry Yinger during a plant-scouting expedition in Japan and introduced to the U.S. by Hines Horticulture in 1996.
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Family: Cyperaceae
Height: 12 to 16 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Dark green with creamy-white margins
Flower color: Inconspicuous beige-brown
Bloom time: Late spring
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; semi-evergreen foliage requires little to no upkeep
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Deer resistant
