Carex elata 'Aurea'
GOLDEN SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, UK, North Africa

Other Botanical Names: Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'

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Carex elata 'Aurea'
GOLDEN SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: light green; striped chartreuse


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, pot, accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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