Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ — Bicolour elegance for all seasons

The variegated Japanese sedge Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ adds a graphic and luminous touch to every corner of the garden. Its medium green foliage, finely edged with creamy white, remains persistent and elegant throughout the year, even in winter. When mature, it forms a dense, silky carpet, perfect for borders, shade beds or ground cover under trees and shrubs.

Main characteristics

• Foliage colour: Medium green edged with creamy white
• Flower colour: Golden brown spikes (spring)
• Type: Persistent perennial grass (Japanese sedge)
• Exposure: Shade to partial shade (tolerates gentle sun)
• Soil: Fresh to moist, rich and well-drained
• Watering: Regular, without excessive standing water
• Flowering: Spring (April to June)
• Height: 30 to 40 cm
• Width: 40 to 50 cm
• Use: Borders, ground cover, shade beds, undergrowth, potted plants
• Resistance: Very hardy (down to -25 °C)

Cultivation and care

• Plant suitable for shade and partial shade, with tolerance to gentle sun
• Prefers fresh, fertile and well-drained soil; tolerates wetter areas once well established
• Resistant to wind and sea spray
• In winter, its persistent foliage retains its structure and colour
• A simple cleaning of dry leaves in spring is enough to revive its radiance
• To rejuvenate the clump or multiply the plant, divide every 3 to 4 years

Use and associations

Ideal for borders or ground cover in shaded areas, it creates elegant and soothing shade beds, undergrowth or potted plants. Its variegated foliage brings light and texture in contrast with heavier foliage. It pairs particularly well with hostas, ferns, heucheras or brunneras, to create chic and long-lasting shade ambiances.

The + of Carex Ice Dance

• Persistent and variegated foliage that provides structure and light all year round
• Dense and silky carpet that enhances shaded areas
• Excellent hardiness and great adaptability, easy to live with in the garden and in pots
• Fine texture and light-dark contrast for an elegant and modern shade decor