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Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'

Evergold Variegated Japanese Sedge
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
Description

A low clumping variety that features arching foliage, showing off creamy yellow centers and dark green borders; a cool weather performer, growing vigorously in the early spring and fall; beautiful cascading over containers or when used for groundcover

Ornamental Features

Evergold Variegated Japanese Sedge is primarily valued in the garden for its cascading habit of growth. Its attractive grassy leaves are creamy white in color with distinctive dark green edges. The foliage often turns brown in fall.

Planting & Growing

Evergold Variegated Japanese Sedge will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

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full sun to shade

average

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4b

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