Carex conica: Country Or Region Of Origin
S. Korea and Japan
Plant Profile: Carex conica
Names
Birdfoot Sedge, Hime-Kan-suge, Sedges
Phonetic Spelling:KAY-reks KON-ih-ka
Genus:Carex
Species:conica
Family:Cyperaceae
This tufted evergreen features lush, glossy green leaves adorned with white margins. If the tips of the leaves begin to brown, they can be pruned back, and when dividing the plant, ensure that you maintain a substantial portion for optimal growth. 'Snowline' grows slowly, thrives in enriched soil with adequate moisture, and serves as an excellent option for a compact ground cover. It is best cultivated in light shade, protecting it from the harsh summer sun.
Tags
#evergreen
#perennial
#wildlife plant
#sedge
#ornamental grass
#wet sites
#cpp
#larval host plant
#butterfly friendly
#HS302
#pollinator garden
#various satyr butterfly
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Carex conica Feature Summary
Attributes
S. Korea and Japan
This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
Perennial
Leaves
Grown for foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
White
Glossy
< 1 inch
Whole Plant Traits
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Broadleaf Evergreen
Mounding
Dense
Slow
Low
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Good Drainage
12 inches-3 feet
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Flowers
Stem
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Deer
Wet Soil
Container
Walkways
Small Space
Rock Wall
Butterflies
Pollinators
Carex conica Image Gallery
Carex conica Attributes
Carex conica: Wildlife Value
This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
Carex conica: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Carex conica: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Carex conica Leaves
Carex conica: Leaf Description
Grown for foliage
Carex conica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Carex conica: Leaf Color
Green
White
Carex conica: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Carex conica: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Carex conica: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Carex conica Whole Plant Traits
Carex conica: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Carex conica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Carex conica: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Carex conica: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Carex conica: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Carex conica Cultural Conditions
Carex conica: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Carex conica: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Carex conica: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Carex conica: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Carex conica Flowers
Carex conica: Flower Color
Purple/Lavender
White
Carex conica: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Carex conica: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex conica Stem
Carex conica: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Carex conica Landscape
Carex conica: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Carex conica: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Carex conica: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Carex conica: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Carex conica: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
