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Carex muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains' (Palm branch sedge 'Ice Fountains')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carex muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Other names
Palm branch sedge 'Ice Fountains', Palm sedge 'Ice Fountains', Palm leaf sedge 'Ice Fountains', Umbrella flat sedge 'Ice Fountains', Carex muskingumensis 'Aureovariegata', Carex muskingumensis 'Variegata', Carex muskingumensis 'Aureomarginata'
Genus
Carex Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'Ice Fountains' _ 'Ice Fountains' is a spreading, loosely tufted, deciduous perennial with erect stems bearing linear, creamy-white leaves with dark green margins. Spikes of golden-brown flowers bloom in summer.
Carex muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Golden-yellow, Brown in Spring
Foliage
Variegated, Dark-green, Cream in Spring; Variegated, Dark-green, Cream in Summer; Dark-green, Cream, Variegated in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Pruning
Cut out dead leaves in summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains' (Palm branch sedge 'Ice Fountains') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Beds and borders, Bog garden, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist soil or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Can be planted in water up to 10cm deep.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Carex muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Other names
Palm branch sedge 'Ice Fountains', Palm sedge 'Ice Fountains', Palm leaf sedge 'Ice Fountains', Umbrella flat sedge 'Ice Fountains', Carex muskingumensis 'Aureovariegata', Carex muskingumensis 'Variegata', Carex muskingumensis 'Aureomarginata'
Genus
Carex Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'Ice Fountains' _ 'Ice Fountains' is a spreading, loosely tufted, deciduous perennial with erect stems bearing linear, creamy-white leaves with dark green margins. Spikes of golden-brown flowers bloom in summer.
Native to
North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Golden-yellow, Brown in Spring
Foliage
Variegated, Dark-green, Cream in Spring; Variegated, Dark-green, Cream in Summer; Dark-green, Cream, Variegated in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut out dead leaves in summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains' (Palm branch sedge 'Ice Fountains') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Beds and borders, Bog garden, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist soil or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Can be planted in water up to 10cm deep.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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