Bowles Golden Sedge
Carex elata 'Aurea'
Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil consistently moist.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| 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. |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging, Groundcover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Companion Plants | Clethra (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Iris (Iris); Hosta (Hosta); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant