Carex conica 'Snowline' (Snowline Sedge, Snowline Birdfoot Sedge)
Botanical Information
Family | Cyperaceae |
Genus | Carex |
Species | conica |
Cultivar | 'Snowline' |
Synonyms | Carex conica 'Variegata' |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 0.15 - 0.3 m |
Spread | 0.2 - 0.4 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Carex conica survives in organically rich, acidic, medium to wet soils in part shade to full shade. Thrives in moist loams, but also may do well in average garden soils. |
Notable Specimens | The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description | Snowline has purplish-white flowers that appear in late spring on triangular flowering stems. |