Evergold Ornamental Japanese Sedge

An ornamental grass for the shade

Botanical Name:

Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'

Habit: Clumping

Height: 12-18"

Spread: 12-15"

Hardiness Zone: 5-8

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Type
Ornamental Grasses & Sedges

Foliage
Green, Yellow

Light
Mix of Sun & Shade

Description

This fine textured sedge features a bold yellow variegation and grows in a mounded clump. It does well in the shade, a rarity among ornamental grasses.

Certified in 2018

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Plant Characteristics

Performance

Great Garden Performance
Reliable Consumer Success
Easy to Grow
Low Maintenance
Multi-Season Interest
Improvement Over Existing Selections
Long Blooming

Special Features

Cool & Unique
Disease Resistant
Pest / Insect Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant Blooms
Cut / Dried Flowers
Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

Small, Urban Yards
Kid & Pet Friendly
Great in Containers
Edible Garden
Privacy Screening
Erosion Control
Wet Areas
Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Non-Invasive
Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
Native / Nativar

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