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Bowles Golden Sedge
Carex elata 'Aurea'
Pronunciation: KAH-reks el-AH-tuh AW-ree-uh
SKU #02259
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Slow spreading clump; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Clethra (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Iris (Iris); Hosta (Hosta); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Clethra (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Iris (Iris); Hosta (Hosta); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Bowles Golden Sedge produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Bowles Golden Sedge evergreen or deciduous?
Bowles Golden Sedge is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of Bowles Golden Sedge?
Bowles Golden Sedge is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Bowles Golden Sedge resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Bowles Golden Sedge grow?
Bowles Golden Sedge has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Bowles Golden Sedge in my landscape?
Bowles Golden Sedge is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
What color are Bowles Golden Sedge flowers?
Bowles Golden Sedge produces Brown flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bowles Golden Sedge?
Bowles Golden Sedge has Yellow foliage.
What plants grow well with Bowles Golden Sedge?
Good companion plants for Bowles Golden Sedge include: Clethra (Clethra); Sweetspire (Itea); Iris (Iris); Hosta (Hosta); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia).
How do I care for Bowles Golden Sedge?
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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.