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EverColor® Everest Variegated Sedge
Carex oshimensis 'Carfit01' PP #20,955
Pronunciation: KAH-reks oh-shih-MEN-sis
SKU #40847
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; forms clump 12 to 15 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide.
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| Description | A mounding fountain of ribbon-like white-striped green foliage that will add wonderful texture to any dappled sun or shade garden. Forms a neat mound of foliage that arches up from the crown and weeps gracefully. An excellent container or landscape specimen for beds and borders. Plant en masse for a stunning effect. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Turtlehead (Chelone); Sweetspire (Itea); Iris (Iris); Foam Flower (Tiarella) |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained, moist soil. Best color in bright shade; avoid harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Old, faded foliage may be gently raked to remove. Prune very lightly just before new growth emerges in spring. |
| History | Bred by Pat Fitzgerald, of Fitzgerald Nurseries, Ltd. in Ireland, the cold hardy, colorful Evercolor series was derived from the popular C. oshimensis 'Evergold'. |
Details
| Description | A mounding fountain of ribbon-like white-striped green foliage that will add wonderful texture to any dappled sun or shade garden. Forms a neat mound of foliage that arches up from the crown and weeps gracefully. An excellent container or landscape specimen for beds and borders. Plant en masse for a stunning effect. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Turtlehead (Chelone); Sweetspire (Itea); Iris (Iris); Foam Flower (Tiarella) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained, moist soil. Best color in bright shade; avoid harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Old, faded foliage may be gently raked to remove. Prune very lightly just before new growth emerges in spring. |
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History
| History | Bred by Pat Fitzgerald, of Fitzgerald Nurseries, Ltd. in Ireland, the cold hardy, colorful Evercolor series was derived from the popular C. oshimensis 'Evergold'. |
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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.