Scientific Name Carex morrowii Common Name Japanese sedge; Morrow's sedge

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	Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
	Habit: Evergreen
	Growth Rate: --
	Size: 12 to 16 inches; spread of 12 to 18 inches
	Site Requirements: Light shade; prefers moist soil
	Form: Clump
	Texture: Fine
	Foliage: Stiff, dark green leaves with narrow white edges; 12 inches long
	Flower/Fruit: Groups of four to six flowers on spikes in spring; short lived
	Comments: Drought tolerant
	Cultivars: Variegata; Gold Band; Evergold; Silver Tassel; Ice Dance

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