Family: Cyperaceae
Scientific Name: Carex morrowii Gold Band
Common Name: Gold Band Japanese Sedge
Description | I wonder why it is called Gold Band, since all the time I have observed it was White Band, but still a nice plant. |
Pronunciation | (KAR-eks)(mor-ROW-ee-eye) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
Sunlight | part shade to shade |
Moisture | medium, wet |
Soil & Site | medium wet |
Leaves | grass-like, stiff leaves (1/2" wide to 12" long), vertically banded with whitish gold and dark green |
Dimensions | 8-12 inches high, spreads 1-2 feet, mounded with arching leaves |
Maintenance | may or may not be evergreen in your area or garden spot |
Propagation | division |
Misc Facts | Named for Dr. James Morrow, 19th century agriculturist on Com. Matthew Perry's expedition to Japan. (syn: Carex Gilt, Carex Fisher's Form) |
Notes & Reference | #92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee), #103-The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses (Rick Darke) |
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