'Evergold' Sedge (Carex)
Perennial
- Fine-textured grass with bold variegation!
- Evergreen in warmer climates.
- Thrives in tough-to-grow spaces, like rocky slopes.
- Easy to grow and low maintenance.
- Zones 5-9, part sun/shade, 12″ tall x 18″ wide at maturity.
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Common name: Evergold Japanese sedge, Oshima kan suge
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Soil type: Clay to average
Soil moisture: Moist
Height x width: 12" x 18"
Foliage color: Creamy yellow and green
Features: Wet soils, space savers, rain gardens, heat tolerant, ground covers, evergreens, deer resistant, container plants
Uses: Accent, container, edging, ground cover, massing, rain garden, slopes, small spaces, waterside
How to Grow
Light: Grows best in part-sun, but can withstand sun or shade.
Water: Likes even moisture, so water regularly.
Spacing: 1 to 1.5 feet
Fertilizing: Generally, not required. In poor soils, a light application of slow-release fertilizer can be applied.
Winterizing: No care is needed. This sedge is evergreen in the deep South, maintaining good foliage in both summer and winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Trim foliage to the ground in early spring in areas where it does not grow as an evergreen.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I bought 10 of these last year and they did well through the fall. Unfortunately, none of them survived the winter.
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Healthy, well packaged plants arrived. I use these as a border in my flower beds. I just wish it was the same “Evergold” I bought in previous years. The old name was Carex Evergold, and it seems it’s no longer carried.
First time purchase with GreatGardenPlants was exceptional! Plants arrived packaged well, large and healthy. Growing beautifully. Will be repeat customer : )
Great product watching them grow will be a great time!
They are great as always when I purchase plants yearly!
This is just a fun landscaping grass. I have three around my porch, and they have been healthy, happy, and low maintenance since day 1!
The plants were so big when they arrived. Put them in the ground and they look fantastic.
Beautiful healthy plants!
Very pleased!
I have ordered about 50 Sedges. So far they came meticulously packaged and all have survived well except one. One came very small and without much root ball and soil. I planted it anyway in hopes it would survive. I would definitely order again, much better plants than a competors who plants have all died.
Very nice
We love the plants and they're doing very well!
So far. It is doing well and getting fuller. I
How fast does Carey sledge ever hold grow?
Hi there! Typically, sedges like 'Evergold' have a moderate growth rate. After planting, you can expect them to establish themselves within the first growing season and then fill in more densely over the next 2-3 years. Remember to provide the plant with even moisture and plant it in part-sun to shade for the best growth results.
Will evergold sedge tolerate a mostly sunny location in zone 5
No - we recommend no more than part sun, 4-6 hours of sun per day, for this plant.
Does the "evergold" sedge spread? Or is it a single plant that stays as a single plant?
Thank you for contacting us! This plant spread naturally and slowly via rhizomes.
are these evergreen in zone 8B
Evergold Sedge is evergreen in warmer climates.
Is it invasive?
No, it is not considered invasive.