Bowles Golden Sedge
Carex elata 'Aurea'
SKU
2259
Bright yellow new leaves in spring are especially striking, but color carries through the year. Best color in full sun, but also brightens shady areas. For dramatic effect, combine with contrasting deep green foliage plants such as hostas. Thrives in moist soils; tolerates shallow water at the edge of ponds. Semi-Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KAH-reks el-AH-tuh AW-ree-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow spreading clump; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic foliage color |
Thrives in enriched, loamy, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Once established, maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate dry conditions. For tidy appearance, cut back old foliage just before new growth emerges in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
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