Carex elata 'Aurea'
Golden Variegated Sedge
Description
This Sedge is a short ornamental grass the grows to about 3' in height.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Brown
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Water Garden, Wetlands
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.