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Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everest PP20955

Scientific Name: Carex oshimensis 'Fiwhite'

Also Known As

  • Carex 'Carfitol'
  • Carex oshimensis 'Everest'
  • Carex oshimensis Evercolor 'Everest'
  • Evercolor Everest Weeping Sedge
  • Everest Weeping Sedge
  • Silver Variegated Japanese Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 10"-15"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everest PP20955 plant details

Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everest PP20955 is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everest PP20955

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everest PP20955

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

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Gardening facts about Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everest PP20955 plant

How to Grow Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everest PP20955

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • tan
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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