.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Ice Dance' Sedge Grass, Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' Description This variegated sedge features upright, strap-like foliage with distinctive cream and green stripes, creating a lush ground cover that thrives in shaded garden spots and borders. Its clumping growth habit provides a tidy, ornamental appeal year-round. Suggested Uses Ideal for shaded garden beds, border edging, container planting, and woodland landscapes. Its low-maintenance nature makes it perfect for ground cover in shaded areas. Plant Details Botanical Name: Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' Common Name: Ice Dance' Sedge Size & Growth: Typically 12-18 inches tall and wide, forming dense clumps. Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen ornamental grass Bloom Time: Rarely flowers; foliage is the main ornamental feature Growth Rate: Moderately slow to moderate Light Requirements: Partial to full shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to cats and dogs Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, other shade-tolerant perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil in shaded locations. Space plants about 12 inches apart for optimal coverage. Soil Moisture: Maintain evenly moist soil; avoid waterlogging. Soil Type: Prefers humus-rich, well-draining soil. Humidity: Tolerant of typical garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged foliage as needed to maintain appearance. Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; minimal additional winter protection required in zones 4-5. Planting Depth: Plant crowns at soil level. Fertilization: Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Divide every few years to control size and promote healthy growth.
