Carex conica 'Snowline' (Snowline Sedge, Snowline Birdfoot Sedge)


Botanical Information

FamilyCyperaceae
GenusCarex
Speciesconica
Cultivar'Snowline'
SynonymsCarex conica 'Variegata'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height0.15 - 0.3 m
Spread0.2 - 0.4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

CultivationCarex 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 SpecimensThe Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionSnowline has purplish-white flowers that appear in late spring on triangular flowering stems.

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