Carex oshimensis 'Everlite' (Japanese Sedge)
Japanese Sedge 'Everlite', Variegated Sedges, Carex oshimensis 'Everlite' PP28568
Providing year-round color, Carex oshimensis 'Everlite' is a very distinctive Japanese Sedge with narrow, arching, creamy leaves adorned with rich green edges. Easy to grow, low maintenance, cold-hardy and a compact clumping habit are qualities that make 'Everlite' a splendid edging or container plant. Perfect for brightening up shady areas in the garden.
- Grows up to 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 8 in. wide (20 cm).
- Enjoys full sun or part shade and thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Best foliage color is obtained in part shade rather than in sun. Do not let the soil dry out.
- This is a graceful accent plant for beds, borders, rock gardens. Does well in containers too where it adds wonderful character and texture to your plant combinations.
- Deer tolerant, it requires very little care and provides year-round interest
- Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer
- Cut out any dead leaves in summer.
- Generally disease free. Watch for Aphids.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Carex - Sedges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 8" (20cm) |
Spacing | 8" – 18" (20cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Carex - Sedges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 8" (20cm) |
Spacing | 8" – 18" (20cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |