Sparkler Sedge
Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'
SKU
3865
This Japanese import draws a lot of attention in the garden. Upright evergreen sedge resembles a grove of miniature variegated palm trees topped with small whorls of vibrant white and green striped foliage. Plant among ferns in the woodland garden.
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Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KAH-reks fil-oh-SEF-uh-luh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing to 12 to 18 in. tall, spreads to 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Green Roof, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 10
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