Carex elata Aurea Bowles’ Golden (Sedge)

(a.k.a Carex elata ‘Aurea)

(Japanese Sedge, Variegated Tufted Sedge)

Shimmering, evergreen, yellow blades with fine green edges that curl gracefully toward the ground. Height 2′.

Shimmering, evergreen, yellow blades with fine green edges that curl gracefully toward the ground. Height 2'.

Carex attracts butterflies to the garden. Prefers average, medium to wet soils. Do not allow to dry out. Tolerates clay soils, heavy shade and shallow water. Cool season grass. Deer and rabbit resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Bloom Time(s): May-June