Carex morrowii ‘Irish Green’

Morrow's Sedge 'Irish Green'

The deep-toned Carex morrowii ‘Irish Green’ is a dense evergreen sedge with rich, bright green leaves. Tufted and medium in size, it produces soft brown flower spikes in summer. Low maintenance and generally disease-free, it is a reliable choice for Irish gardeners wanting hardy, all-season foliage.

Size

Max Height

0.1 m — 0.5 m

Max Spread

0.1 m — 0.5 m

Growth Habit

Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups., Forms dense upright tufts or clusters of leaves and stems.

Planting Position

Sunlight i Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.

Full Sun Part Shade

Aspect i Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.

South East West

Exposure i Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.

Exposed / Sheltered

Hardiness i Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.

(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type i Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Soil Moisture i Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.

Moist but permeable / Free draining

Soil pH i Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.

Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses

Patios / Courtyards
Coastal Areas
Containers
Flower Borders
Edging

Merits

Generally disease-free
Low Maintenance

Carex morrowii ‘Irish Green’

Morrow's Sedge 'Irish Green'

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