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Ice Fountains Sedge Grass
Carex muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Sedge Grass
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Bright green leaves of slender blades have distinct white centers. The white turns to pale green by midsummer. Used alongside ponds and naturalistic plantings. Requires more water with more sun but can tolerate wet soils even in shade. Evergreen in warmer climates but also cold hardy.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Tolerates shade.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Grows well in patio containers.
Quick answers
How big does Ice Fountains Sedge Grass get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Ice Fountains Sedge Grass need?
Full Sun to Full Shade.
How much water does Ice Fountains Sedge Grass need?
Moderate water use.
Will Ice Fountains Sedge Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Ice Fountains Sedge Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Ice Fountains Sedge Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Ice Fountains Sedge Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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