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Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki'
Also Known As
- Carex siderosticha 'Island Brocade'
- Island Brocade Creeping Sedge
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki' plant details
Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki' is a deciduous perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring tan flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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