Variegated Japanese Sedge 'Aurea Variegata'

Carexmorrowii

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carex (KAR-eks)
Species
morrowii (mor-ROW-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dothan, Alabama

Calistoga, California

Stockton, California

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Evanston, Illinois

Ludington, Michigan

New Hyde Park, New York

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon(2 reports)

Bluffton, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

East Port Orchard, Washington

Lyle, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
Port Orchard, WA | December 2007 | positive

Nice showy plant that allows yellow to shine in the garden. Good color in winter. Noticed that during propagation from division of clumps...Read More

J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | November 2006 | positive

I have many grasses that are new to me this year, and this is one of my favorites! I went back and got a few more to tuck in here and th...Read More

H
University Place, WA (Zone 8b) | March 2006 | positive

Carex morrowii is a brightener of dark places, loves shade, appears to be drought tolerant, has no diseases or problems. Never needs an...Read More

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R
New Hyde Park, NY | May 2004 | positive

Very shady garden in New Hyde Park, Long Island, New York. I have had eight of these plants since planted in 2001and 2002. They have we...Read More

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