Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'

Also Known As

Carex oshimensis Evercolor 'Everlime'
Everlime Weeping Sedge
Japanese Sedge
Oshima Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Carex oshimensis 'Everlime' plant details

Carex oshimensis 'Everlime' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Green leaves with lime margin. Evergreen.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This intro from the EverColor series has evergreen foliage edged in lime green. Use in the border or in containers for dramatic textural and colour contrast. Bred by Fitzgerald Nurseries who works with mutations of Carex 'Evergold'. Useful in the border, near a water feature, in mass plantings, and in containers! Though recommended for average to moist sites this species is tolerant of dry shade.