| Description | Evergold Carex (Carex oshimensis) is a densely tufted Carex with a broad, medium stripe of light gold to gold, depending on the light and time of the year. |
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| Pronunciation | (KAIR-ex) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, 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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