Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen'PBR (EverColor Series) (v)
Japanese sedge 'Eversheen'
A sedge cultivar with a dwarf habit and robust growth. Its variegated foliage is lime green centred, with deep green margins and brown flowers appear during the summer.
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–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Prefers moist but well-draining soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division or from seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove dead leaves in summer
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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