Carex morrowii: Country Or Region Of Origin
Central & S. Japan
Plant Profile: Carex morrowii
Taxonomy: Carex morrowiiNames
Evergold Carex, Japanese Sedge, Kan suge, Marrow's Sedge, Sedges
Phonetic Spelling:KAY-reks mor-ROW-ee-eye
Genus:Carex
Species:morrowii
Family:Cyperaceae
This robust, grass-like plant reaches heights of 12 to 18 inches. It is drought-resistant yet thrives in moist soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for container gardening.
**Identification Tips:**
This evergreen species is ideal for creating mass plantings, controlling weeds, and enhancing rock gardens or shaded borders. It is generally free from significant pest or disease issues.
It favors damp soil but can also tolerate dry conditions and shade.
**Flowering:** Primarily valued for its attractive foliage, it produces subtle flowers that are not particularly noticeable.
Carex morrowii Feature Summary
Tags
#evergreen
#drought tolerant
#perennial
#wildlife plant
#shade tolerant
#sedge
#ornamental grass
#wet sites
#cpp
#groundcover
#rock gardens
#borders
#grass-like
#fantz
#larval host plant
#garden walls
#butterfly friendly
#HS302
#pollinator garden
#various satyr butterfly
#container plants
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Carex morrowii Feature Summary
Attributes
Central & S. Japan
This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
Perennial
Seed
Division
Flowers
Short-lived spikes with 4-6 small flowers in spring.
Brown/Copper
Insignificant
Spike
Spring
4-5 petals/rays
Leaves
Flat, thick, 1/4-1/2" wide, dark green, edged in white, 12" long.
Green
White
> 6 inches
< 1 inch
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Ground Cover
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Mounding
Dense
Clumping
Low
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Moist
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Stem
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Mass Planting
Wet Soil
Container
Woodland
Butterflies
Pollinators
Carex morrowii Image Gallery
Carex morrowii Attributes
Carex morrowii: Wildlife Value
This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
Carex morrowii: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Carex morrowii: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Carex morrowii Flowers
Carex morrowii: Flower Description
Short-lived spikes with 4-6 small flowers in spring.
Carex morrowii: Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Carex morrowii: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Carex morrowii: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex morrowii: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Carex morrowii Leaves
Carex morrowii: Leaf Description
Flat, thick, 1/4-1/2" wide, dark green, edged in white, 12" long.
Carex morrowii: Leaf Color
Green
White
Carex morrowii: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Carex morrowii: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Carex morrowii: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Carex morrowii Whole Plant Traits
Carex morrowii: 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 morrowii: 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 morrowii: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Carex morrowii Cultural Conditions
Carex morrowii: 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 morrowii: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Carex morrowii: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Carex morrowii Stem
Carex morrowii: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Carex morrowii Landscape
Carex morrowii: 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 morrowii: 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 morrowii: 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 morrowii: 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 morrowii: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
