Ice Dance Japanese Sedge Ornamental Grasses (Carex Morrowii Ice Dance)

Ice Dance Japanese Sedge Description

Ice Dance Japanese Sedge (Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance') is a versatile evergreen ornamental grass known for its attractive variegated foliage and excellent performance in shaded garden areas. Its arching green leaves feature bright white margins that create a striking contrast, helping to brighten darker corners of the garden throughout the year.

This compact, clump-forming sedge gradually spreads to create dense ground cover, making it particularly useful for suppressing weeds, edging pathways and underplanting trees or shrubs.

Ice Dance is especially well suited to:

• Shaded borders
• Woodland gardens
• Ground cover planting
• Path edging
• Container displays
• Underplanting beneath trees

Unlike many ornamental grasses, Ice Dance retains its foliage throughout the year, providing reliable structure and colour even during winter.

Its adaptability, attractive appearance and low-maintenance nature have made it one of the most popular Carex varieties for UK gardens.

Pruning Advice

Ice Dance Japanese Sedge requires very little maintenance.

Early Spring Maintenance

• Remove any damaged, brown or untidy foliage
• Trim affected leaves back to the base of the plant

Dividing Established Plants

• Divide mature clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigour
• Replant divisions to create additional plants around the garden

Avoid Hard Pruning

• Unlike many ornamental grasses, Ice Dance should not be cut back to ground level
• Simply tidy old foliage to encourage fresh new growth

Regular tidying helps maintain the plant’s attractive variegated appearance throughout the year.

Further Information

• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round colour and structure
• Variegated Leaves: Green foliage with bright white margins brightens shaded areas
• Excellent Ground Cover: Forms dense clumps that help suppress weeds
• Shade Loving: Thrives in partial shade and full shade locations
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning once established
• Woodland Garden Favourite: Perfect for naturalistic and shaded planting schemes
• Erosion Control: Dense roots help stabilise soil on banks and slopes

Ice Dance Japanese Sedge is one of the best evergreen ornamental grasses for adding colour and texture to shaded gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ice Dance Japanese Sedge evergreen?

Yes, Ice Dance Japanese Sedge is evergreen and retains its attractive variegated foliage throughout the year.

Where does Ice Dance Japanese Sedge grow best?

It grows best in partial shade or full shade with moist, well-drained soil.

Is Ice Dance Japanese Sedge a good ground cover plant?

Yes, its dense clump-forming growth habit makes it an excellent ground cover plant for borders and shaded areas.

How tall does Ice Dance Japanese Sedge grow?

Most plants reach approximately 30–40cm in height when mature.

Can Ice Dance Japanese Sedge grow under trees?

Yes, it performs particularly well beneath trees and shrubs where many other plants struggle.

Does Ice Dance Japanese Sedge need cutting back?

No heavy pruning is required. Simply remove damaged or untidy leaves in early spring to encourage fresh growth.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.