Carex 'Evergold'
Japanese sedge 'Evergold'
An evergreen sedge forming a clump to 30cm in height, the narrow arching leaves each with a central yellow stripe. Flower spikes appear in the summer and are brown and inconspicuous
Synonyms
Carex 'Evergold'Carex morrowii 'Evergold'
see moreCarex oshimensis 'Honeybird'
Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Carex oshimensis 'Everbrite'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Variegated Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green Variegated Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Variegated Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Variegated Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most moist but well-drained fertile soils
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
In summer cut out any dead leaves
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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