Carex morrowii

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Carex morrowii 'Variegata' // Silver Variegated Japanese Sedge
    Shrub. Grows to 1-1.5' tall and 1.5-2' wide. Fast growth rate. Long lived. Flowers are elongated brown spikes, noticeable but not showy. Leaves are 0.25-0.5 wide, and have green margins with broad white stripe down the middle, with a hint of silver. Propagate by division in spring. Looks best when grown in moist loam in partial shade, will also grow in shade or full sun. Do not plant against a reflective surface such as concrete walls. Low Maintenance. No known pest or disease problems. Native to Japan. Zones 5-9.
    -- not currently in our collection --