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EverColor® Everlite Variegated Sedge
Carex oshimensis 'Everlite' PP #28,568
Pronunciation: KAH-reks oh-shih-MEN-sis
SKU #42841
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Forms a clump 8 to 12 in. tall, 6 to 8 in. wide; spreads wider by rhizomes.
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| Description | A compact mound of slender, arching, variegated foliage with bright white centers and dark green margins. Compact form is excellent for adding fine texture and contrast to containers, paired with colorful annuals or flowering perennials. Plant en masse for dramatic texture and color as edging or as a groundcover. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| 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 |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Foam Flower (Tiarella); Astilbe (Astilbe); Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia); Hosta (Hosta) |
| 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 | Winner of Plantarium 2016 Silver Medal. |
Details
| Description | A compact mound of slender, arching, variegated foliage with bright white centers and dark green margins. Compact form is excellent for adding fine texture and contrast to containers, paired with colorful annuals or flowering perennials. Plant en masse for dramatic texture and color as edging or as a groundcover. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Ligularia (Ligularia); Foam Flower (Tiarella); Astilbe (Astilbe); Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia); Hosta (Hosta) |
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 | Winner of Plantarium 2016 Silver Medal. |
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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.
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.