Family: Cyperaceae

Scientific Name: Carex morrowii Gold Band

Common Name: Gold Band Japanese Sedge

DescriptionI 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 TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone5-9
Sunlightpart shade to shade
Moisturemedium, wet
Soil & Sitemedium wet
Leavesgrass-like, stiff leaves (1/2" wide to 12" long), vertically banded with whitish gold and dark green
Dimensions8-12 inches high, spreads 1-2 feet, mounded with arching leaves
Maintenancemay or may not be evergreen in your area or garden spot
Propagationdivision
Misc FactsNamed 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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