- Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
Ornamental grasses are a wonderful low-maintenance landscaping solution, and while the Silver Sceptre Sedge Grass earns this distinction, it is also a stunning perennial that dresses up a bed or border. Carex morrowii has long, narrow foliage with a green center stripe and silvery-white along the edges. The long leaves gently curl like ribbons and gently sway in the breeze.
This sedge is an adaptable plant that can handle full to partial sunlight. It makes a wonderful groundcover or can be used to introduce texture and foliage to a bed or border. Silver Sceptre Sedge Grass is a clump-forming plant with a tight form. The foliage is deer-resistant for added convenience, and this plant grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.
Silver Sceptre Sedge Grass Care
Plant in full to partial sun. Use fertile soil that is moist and well-drained, and water when the top few inches of soil are dry. This sedge is not a heavy feeder, and rich soil will support plenty of growth. A light application of balanced fertilizer in the spring will help if grown in low-quality soil.
Remove damaged growth as necessary. This plant will retain its foliage as an evergreen, but it may go dormant in cold climates.
Silver Sceptre Sedge Grass Spacing
The gently curling leaves of the Silver Sceptre Sedge Grass will reach about 1 foot tall and wide. Space this sedge grass 8 to 10 inches apart to create a full, carpet-like look.
Silver Sceptre Sedge Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 12 Inches |
Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
Spacing: 12 Inches |
Habit: Mounded, Spreading |
Flower Color(s): None |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen, Variegated |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
Attracts: Birds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Wetland Areas & Ponds, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Silver Sceptre Sedge Grass |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: CAREX MORROWII `SILVER SCEPTRE` |
- SKU:
- 1231002362-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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