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