Carex morrowii
Japanese sedge
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Description
The Japanese sedge is an evergreen grass suited to partial shade, bringing structure to garden beds all year round with its narrow, often white or yellow variegated leaves. It grows upright and dense, remaining compact between 20 and 40 cm tall, making it ideal as a groundcover under shrubs or as a solitary plant in a pot. Botanically it is Carex morrowii; in the garden we simply call it Japanese sedge. Cultivars such as 'Silver Sceptre' add fine accents with their cream‑white leaf margins even in shady corners where little else blooms. There is no expectation of flowering, as the beauty of this sedge lies in its foliage.
Care instructions
Plant your Japanese sedge best in spring or early autumn in loamy, evenly moist soil, as both waterlogging and prolonged drought are poorly tolerated. It prefers partial shade; direct midday sun can scorch the variegated leaves more quickly. Water regularly during dry summer weeks, especially in pots where the soil dries faster. In early spring, around early March (week 9 to 10), cut back old or brown leaves close to the ground to allow new shoots room. Every three to four years the clump can be divided, which keeps the plant vigorous and provides new planting sites for the garden.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, moist, humus-rich, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Light feeder
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