Sedge 'Silver Sceptre' (Carex morrowii): Variegated Evergreen for Shade

Overview

'Silver Sceptre' is a beautiful Japanese Sedge cultivar forming a dense, fountain-like clump of narrow, arching leaves with a clean white margin and green center. Reaches 12-18 inches tall, evergreen in mild winters. Adds bright, tidy texture to shade gardens.

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Cultivation & Uses

Partial to full shade; moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Tolerates dry shade once established. Excellent for woodland gardens, borders, edging, containers, and mass planting. Combines well with hostas, ferns, heucheras. Cut back tattered foliage in late winter.