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Evergold Japanese Sedge

Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold'

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Overview

Carex oshimensis 'Evergold', an ornamental Japanese Sedge, features arching, variegated foliage with a striking central cream stripe and deep green edges. This evergreen perennial thrives in partial to full shade, requires consistent moisture, and prefers well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches 10-12 inches in height and width, offering year-round interest. Ideal for ground cover, borders, or rock gardens, it provides texture and color contrast.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — an ornamental Japanese Sedge
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — variegated foliage with a striking central cream stripe and deep green edgesEvergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — This evergreen perennial thrives in partial to full shadeEvergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — requires consistent moistureEvergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — and prefers well-drained soilEvergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches 10-12 inches in height and width, offering year-round interestEvergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — Ideal for ground cover, borders, or rock gardens, it provides texture and color contrast+2

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — an ornamental Japanese Sedge
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — variegated foliage with a striking central cream stripe and deep green edges
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — This evergreen perennial thrives in partial to full shade
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — requires consistent moisture
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — and prefers well-drained soil
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches 10-12 inches in height and width, offering year-round interest
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — Ideal for ground cover, borders, or rock gardens, it provides texture and color contrast
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — scientifically known as Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — eye-catching ornamental grass that imparts a splash of color and textural contrast to any landscape

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