Evercolor® Eversheen Japanese Sedge
Carex oshimensis 'EverSheen'
SKU
31283
Add beautiful texture to the shade garden with a mounding fountain of gold-striped green foliage. Excellent in containers or as a landscape specimen in beds and borders. This evergreen perennial is usually avoided by deer.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
| Botanical Pronunciation | KAH-reks oh-shih-MEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms clump 12 to 15 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| 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 |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Clump-forming grass |
Provide well-drained, moist soil. Best color in bright shade; avoid harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply and regularly the first season to establish root system; less often once established. Old, faded foliage may be gently raked to remove. Prune very lightly just before new growth emerges in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 8
Your climate may be too cold for this plant