Carex 'Evergold' - 3.5 inch Pots (Minimum Quantity: 25 Plants)
Carex hachijoensis or oshimensis ‘Evergold’ is a striking ornamental sedge known for its graceful, arching foliage and vibrant color. Its narrow, variegated leaves feature bold creamy-yellow centers edged with deep green, creating a bright, elegant contrast in garden beds, borders, and containers. This evergreen perennial forms a compact, mounded habit, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and year-round interest to shaded or partially sunny areas.
Adaptable and low-maintenance, ‘Evergold’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of both heat and humidity. It works beautifully as a ground cover, edging plant, or accent in rock gardens and woodland settings. Resistant to deer and disease, this versatile sedge pairs well with hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving plants, bringing soft movement and a touch of refined elegance to any landscape.
Name(s): Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold', Carex oshimensis 'Evergold', Japanese Sedge.
Flower Color: Insignificant.
Bloom Time: Not important.
Foliage: Evergreen, creamy-yellow variegation.
Height/Spread: 8 inches to 12 inches x 8 inches to 12 inches.
Climate Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Sun Exposure: Partial shade.
Soil Condition: Wet to well-drained, loamy, pH 6.5 to 7.5
Features: Colorful foliage, deer resistant, drought-tolerant, graceful form.
Uses: Massed planting, naturalizing, bog gardens, rain gardens, water gardens, container gardens, butterfly habitat.
Comments: The slender arching evergreen leaves of Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold', also known as Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' lend a graceful touch to the perennial border, bog garden, rain garden, water garden, container garden and even to the aquarium! It thrives in well-drained soil also, if adequate irrigation is provided.
Carex is known to host many butterfly species. Among them are Black Dash and Northern Broken Dash, several skippers such as the Broad-Winged Skipper, Dion Skipper, Dun Skipper, Tawny-edged Skipper, and the Common Wood Nymph butterfly. Host plants provide food and sheltered places for egg-laying.
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