Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga nishiki'

Also Known As

Gold Fountain Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 10"-10"
W: 20"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga nishiki' plant details

Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga nishiki' is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with variegated foliage. In spring tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - 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 dolichostachya 'Kaga nishiki'

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 10 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga nishiki'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Narrow green leaves with golden edges.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Nishiki means

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A neat and tidy Japanese selection to 12" with narrow, fine-textured, glossy green leaves, each bordered with a rich golden margin. Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Combine to nice effect in shaded borders with Geranium 'Anne Folkard' or Heuchera 'Velvet Night'. Hardy to 0 °F. Japan.