Japanese Sedge
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
An elegant evergreen sedge with distinctive cream-edged leaves that brightens shady areas year-round. This low-maintenance groundcover forms neat clumps and tolerates both wet and dry conditions, making it incredibly versatile for problem areas.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Fairy Gardens Shaded Slope
Zones
5–9
USDA hardiness
Height
12-18 inches
Planting Timeline
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Japanese Sedge · Zones 5–9
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: Fairy Gardens Shaded Slope. Soil: High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0). Drainage: Moist. Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.. Growth rate: Slow. Maintenance: Low. Propagation: Division, Seed.
Harvesting
Bloom time: Spring
History & Origin
Origin: Central & S. Japan
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Wet Soil
- +Attracts: Small Mammals, Songbirds
- +Low maintenance
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Hosta
Similar shade and moisture requirements, creates layered texture in woodland gardens
Astilbe
Thrives in same moist, partially shaded conditions and provides colorful contrast
Heuchera
Compatible growing conditions and complementary foliage colors enhance garden design
Ferns
Share preference for moist, shaded areas and create natural woodland plant community
Japanese Painted Fern
Similar cultural needs and silvery foliage provides beautiful contrast to sedge texture
Caladium
Both prefer partial shade and consistent moisture, colorful leaves complement grass texture
Impatiens
Shade-loving annual that thrives in same moist conditions, adds seasonal color
Begonia
Compatible moisture and light requirements, provides flowering interest among grass foliage
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many plants including ornamental grasses
Eucalyptus
Allelopathic compounds in leaves and roots suppress growth of nearby plants
Mint
Aggressive spreading habit can overwhelm and crowd out sedge plantings
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good disease resistance
Common Pests
Slugs and snails in wet conditions
Diseases
Crown rot in poorly drained soils