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Identifying a Non-Blooming Plant with Fan-Like Variegated Leaves

Plant sends up foliage (flat stiff leaves, 4–12", 5–6 per bunch, fan-arranged, half green/half white lengthwise) every March but never blooms. Wants care info.

Possible IDs

Acorus gramineus, Carex (sedge), or Luzula — all grass-like, insignificant or no flowers. Without photo, can't confirm. Send digital photo (<200KB) to viktoria@glenbrookplants.com for ID.

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