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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wide blades of green striped with gold hug the ground. Likes moist rich soil.

Gardening facts about Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki' plant

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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