Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' PP25938

Also Known As

Carex oshimensis Evercolor 'Eversheen'
Carex oshimensis Evercolor® 'Eversheen'
Evercolor Eversheen Weeping Sedge
Eversheen Weeping Sedge
Japanese Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' PP25938 plant details

Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' PP25938 is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly 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 'Eversheen' PP25938

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' PP25938

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 6. Lime yellow foliage with deep green margins.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Eversheen' has a distinctive, boldly variegated foliage with golden yellow centres and deep green edges offering one of the boldest colour contrasts available in the sedges. 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.