About
Carex oshimensis 'Everoro' (EverColor Series) is a low-growing, evergreen sedge that develops dense clumps of variegated foliage. The leaves are predominantly yellow and feature dark green edges, creating a distinctive appearance. In summer, small brown flowers appear on short spikes, adding subtle interest to the plant.
About the genus
Carex encompasses both deciduous and evergreen species, characterized by their rhizomatous or tufted growth habits. These perennials feature triangular stems topped with linear or strap-like foliage, and they produce spikes that can be either short or elongated, adorned with small green or brown flowers.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Easy to grow in any moisture-retentive soil with good drainage in sun or part shade
- Pruning
- Comb, rake out or cut back any dead leaves and flowers in spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a rust