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Bowles's golden sedge

Carex elata 'Aurea'

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Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

'Aurea' is an evergreen perennial forming a compact clump of upright or arching, narrow, bright yellow leaves, to 70cm in height, with small blackish flower spikes on erect stems to 45cm in height in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist or wet soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division from mid-spring to early summer

Pests

Aphids sometimes attack stem bases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years