Family: Cyperaceae
Scientific Name: Carex osimensis Evergold
Common Name: Carex Evergold, Everbite, Old Gold
Description | A densely tufted carex with a broad medium stripe of light gold to golds depending on the light and time of the year. |
Pronunciation | (KAIR-ex) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
Hardiness Zone | (5)6-9 |
Sunlight | grows best in part shade |
Moisture | average to wet |
Soil & Site | average to wet |
Temperature | hardy to minus 20 degrees F |
Leaves | glossy grass-like leaves with a broad medium gold stripe, thin green margin |
Dimensions | 10 inches tall with a spread of up to 20 inches, tufted arching |
Propagation | division |
Native Site | Species plant is native to Honshu Island, Japan. |
Notes & Reference | #103-The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses (Rick Darke), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke) |
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