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Plant Profile: Carex morrowii var. temnolepis 'Silk Tassel'
The 'Silk Tassel' is cultivated in shaded areas as an ornamental plant. This delicate sedge forms clumps and enhances landscapes with its stunning foliage, reminiscent of a glistening water fountain. Its slender leaves, measuring just 1/8 inch in width, showcase a finely textured variegation that appears to cascade gracefully over the ground. The leaves are dark green at the edges, complemented by a striking silvery-white stripe running down the center.
For optimal growth, it thrives in spots that receive morning light or filtered sunlight, and it prefers a balanced moisture level—not too wet and not too dry.
In terms of pests and diseases, it may occasionally face issues with aphids and conditions like Rhizoctonia.
For further details on Carex morrowii, additional information is available.
Hosoba kan suge, Japanese Grass Sedge, Japanese sedge, Morrow's Sedge
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Carex muskingumensis
This plant spreads through rhizomes and features medium green, slender, tapered leaves that grow on upright stems, showcasing a yellow hue in the fall. It serves as a durable ground cover, thriving in both moist and drought-prone environments.
Inflorescence: While it produces flowers in early summer, it is primarily valued for its attractive foliage.
Potential Pests: Aphids.
Palm Sedge, Sedges
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Carex laxiculmis 'Bunny Blue' (Creeping Sedge, Glaucous Woodland Sedge, Sedge, Spreading Sedge)
Creeping sedge, a native semi-evergreen to evergreen plant, thrives in partially shaded to shaded environments, particularly in medium to wet locations. This species is commonly found in the moist
Creeping Sedge, Glaucous Woodland Sedge, Sedge, Spreading Sedge
Carex \ laxiculmis \ Cyperaceae
Carex lupulina (Hop Sedge, Sedges)
Hop Sedge, a perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family, is indigenous to North America. It thrives in low-lying forested regions, stretching from Canada down to Mexico.
Hop Sedge, Sedges
Carex \ lupulina \
Carex morrowii (Evergold Carex, Japanese Sedge, Kan suge, Marrow's Sedge, Sedges)
This robust, grass-like plant reaches heights of 12 to 18 inches. It is drought-resistant yet thrives in moist soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for container gardening.
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Evergold Carex, Japanese Sedge, Kan suge, Marrow's Sedge, Sedges
Carex \ morrowii \ Cyperaceae
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Ice Dance Carex)
This plant features cream-white edges with a variegated appearance. It propagates through rhizomes but is generally not invasive. This resilient ground cover thrives in moist conditions yet can ada
Ice Dance Carex
Carex \ morrowii \ Cyperaceae
Carex morrowii var. temnolepis 'Silk Tassel' (Hosoba kan suge, Japanese Grass Sedge, Japanese sedge, Morrow's Sedge)
The 'Silk Tassel' is cultivated in shaded areas as an ornamental plant. This delicate sedge forms clumps and enhances landscapes with its stunning foliage, reminiscent of a glistening water fountai
Hosoba kan suge, Japanese Grass Sedge, Japanese sedge, Morrow's Sedge
Carex \ Carex morrowii \ Cyperaceae
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