Carex siderosticha 'Banana Boat' (Creeping Broad-Leafed Sedge)
Creeping Broad-Leafed Sedge 'Banana Boat', Carex siderosticta 'Banana Boat'
Brightening up the shade garden, Carex siderosticha 'Banana Boat' is a deciduous Sedge forming a spreading clump of broadly linear, bold golden-yellow leaves adorned with narrow, dark green edges and streaks. In early spring, it bears inconspicuous greenish flower spikes before the new leaves emerge. A great choice for naturalizing, it is quite versatile in the garden and terrific in mixed containers. Great as tropical or woodland accents in sweeps or drifts.
- Grows easily about 6-12 in. tall and wide (15-30 cm). This plant will spread over time by rhizomes to form a dense ground cover.
- Enjoys part shade to full shade and thrives in medium to wet soils. Do not let the soil dry out.
- This is a graceful accent plant for beds, borders, to edge paths or walkways, near ponds and streams and as a ground cover. Excellent choice to brighten shady areas. Does well in containers too where it adds wonderful character and texture to your plant combinations.
- Deer tolerant and low maintenance.
- Generally disease and pest free. Watch for rust.
- Cut foliage to the ground and remove in late winter
- Propagate by division in spring.
- Native to China and Japan
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Carex - Sedges |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Modern Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
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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 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Carex - Sedges |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Modern Garden, Prairie and Meadow |