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    Carex siderostricta 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Creeping Broad Leaf Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Carex siderostricta 'Variegata' plant details

    Carex siderostricta 'Variegata' is a semi-evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex siderostricta 'Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex siderostricta 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    We've had this attractive sedge in our garden for years and continue to find new ways to use it as an accent plant. Spreading clumps of green foliage margined in cream are an attractive foil for hostas and other textures in the shade garden.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Carex siderostricta 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Carex siderostricta 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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