Carex oshimensis - 'Evergold' (Golden Sedge)

Type Grass, Evergreen, Ground cover
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Cultivation notes: This low growing tufty grass will tolerate full sun but prefers partial shade with decent fertile moist garden soil. Plant within gravel scree or ammongst low growing perrnnials in groups or drifts.

Plant Strengths: Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce attractive flowers.

Common Missspellings: Karex, Carix, Karix, Carrex, Carrecs, Karecs, Karics
Carex oshimensis - 'Evergold' (Golden Sedge)
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