Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Japanese Sedge)

Japanese Sedge 'Evergold', Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold', Carex morrowii 'Evergold', Carex oshimensis 'Everbrite', Carex oshimensis 'Honeybird', Carex 'Evergold', Carex 'Aureo-Variegata', Carex 'Old Gold', Carex 'Variegata'

Award-winning Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold' is a very unusual ornamental grass with narrow arching, creamy-yellow leaves embellished with delicate dark green borders. It is one of the most attractive golden Japanese sedges. One of the most magnificent ornamental grasses for the yard, this highly decorative grass is prized for its remarkable appeal and makes a nice contrast to other plants, mulch, or gravel. Nearly all of Evergold's growth range is evergreen.

Plant Type Ornamental Grasses
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 20" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Japanese Sedge) | Japanese Sedge 'Evergold', Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold', Carex morrowii 'Evergold', Carex oshimensis 'Everbrite', Carex oshimensis 'Honeybird', Carex 'Evergold', Carex 'Aureo-Variegata', Carex 'Old Gold', Carex 'Variegata' || Award-winning Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold' is a very unusual ornamental grass with narrow arching, creamy-yellow leaves embellished with delicate dark green borders. It is one of the most attractive golden Japanese sedges. One of the most magnificent ornamental grasses for the yard, this highly decorative grass is prized for its remarkable appeal and makes a nice contrast to other plants, mulch, or gravel. Nearly all of Evergold's growth range is evergreen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
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