Moon Falls Sedge (Carex x 'ET CRX 904' MOON FALLS)
KARE-ex ex 'ET CRX 904' MOON FALLS
Evergreen Perennial Compact, Arching, Cascading, Clump-Forming in the Cyperaceae Family
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A compact, patented trispecies Carex hybrid with crisp green-and-white variegated foliage in an elegant arching, cascading mound. Evergreen and drought-tolerant once established, it's a standout in containers and border edges.
'Moon Falls' is a compact, patented ornamental sedge (US Plant Patent #35,022) bred by Elisabeth Bisschop and Bart Noordhuis for Eternal Plant Boijl BV of the Netherlands, introduced through Proven Winners/Walters Gardens. It is a complex trispecies hybrid - (Carex morrowii x Carex oshimensis) x Carex trifida - selected in 2018 for its compact, elegant habit. Long, linear leaves are strikingly variegated in yellow-green, light yellow, and white, arranged in a relatively compact, broadly outward-arching, cascading mound. Evergreen and bred for garden toughness, it has demonstrated tolerance of temperatures from about -20F to 95F as well as wind and rain in patent testing.
Pros
Striking creamy-white and green variegation holds its color and form year-round as an evergreen
Compact, cascading habit (8-12in tall, 12-16in wide) is ideal for containers and border edges
Bred for garden toughness - patent testing shows tolerance from -20C to 35C and resilience to wind and rain
Drought-tolerant once established, unlike many variegated sedges
Cons
A newer patented introduction (2023), so long-term garden performance data is still limited
Variegation can fade or scorch in intense afternoon sun in hot climates
As a propagation-protected patented cultivar, it cannot be propagated for sale without a license
Highlights
A compact, patented trispecies Carex hybrid bred specifically for garden toughness and an elegant arching habit. Its crisp white-and-green variegation and evergreen character make it a standout container and edging plant.
Plant Data
Mature Size
8 - 12 inches
tall. 12 - 16 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium - Wet: Keep soil evenly moist, especially while establishing; drought-tolerant once established but performs best without going bone dry between waterings.
Zones
5a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags
Container, Drought Tolerant, Evergreen, Full Shade, Full Sun, Grasses, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Proven Winner Selection, Shade Tolerant, Variegated Foliage, Wet
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