Gold Sedge Grass
The Bowles' Golden sedge (Carex elata 'Aurea') is a grass-like plant with bright yellow foliage and green margins. It's a popular ornamental grass that's often used in shade or water gardens.
Appearance:
Bright yellow leaves with green margins
Semi-evergreen
Slender, hairlike foliage
Upright tufts
Growing conditions:
Prefers moist, rich, slightly acidic soil
Thrives in moist soils
Tolerates shallow water at the edge of ponds
Can grow in part shade to shade
Best color in full sun, but also brightens shady areas
Size:
Can grow to be 18–30 inches tall
Can grow to be 2 to 3 ft. wide
Uses:
Great for rain gardens, bog gardens, beds and borders near ponds and streams
Does well in containers
Can be combined with contrasting deep green foliage plants such as hostas
Other characteristics: Deer resistant, Flowers in late April until early May, and Hardy in zones 5–8.
The Bowles' Golden sedge (Carex elata 'Aurea') is a grass-like plant with bright yellow foliage and green margins. It's a popular ornamental grass that's often used in shade or water gardens.
Appearance:
Bright yellow leaves with green margins
Semi-evergreen
Slender, hairlike foliage
Upright tufts
Growing conditions:
Prefers moist, rich, slightly acidic soil
Thrives in moist soils
Tolerates shallow water at the edge of ponds
Can grow in part shade to shade
Best color in full sun, but also brightens shady areas
Size:
Can grow to be 18–30 inches tall
Can grow to be 2 to 3 ft. wide
Uses:
Great for rain gardens, bog gardens, beds and borders near ponds and streams
Does well in containers
Can be combined with contrasting deep green foliage plants such as hostas
Other characteristics: Deer resistant, Flowers in late April until early May, and Hardy in zones 5–8.
The Bowles' Golden sedge (Carex elata 'Aurea') is a grass-like plant with bright yellow foliage and green margins. It's a popular ornamental grass that's often used in shade or water gardens.
Appearance:
Bright yellow leaves with green margins
Semi-evergreen
Slender, hairlike foliage
Upright tufts
Growing conditions:
Prefers moist, rich, slightly acidic soil
Thrives in moist soils
Tolerates shallow water at the edge of ponds
Can grow in part shade to shade
Best color in full sun, but also brightens shady areas
Size:
Can grow to be 18–30 inches tall
Can grow to be 2 to 3 ft. wide
Uses:
Great for rain gardens, bog gardens, beds and borders near ponds and streams
Does well in containers
Can be combined with contrasting deep green foliage plants such as hostas
Other characteristics: Deer resistant, Flowers in late April until early May, and Hardy in zones 5–8.