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Carex ornithopoda 'Variegata' (v)

Carex ornithopoda 'Variegata' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial sedge, about 20cm tall, with tufts of arching white variegated, glossy leaves margined green. Produces brown flower spikes within the foliage, during mid to late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation

Pruning

Cut out any dead leaves on evergreen species in summer

Propagation

Propagate by division in mid spring to early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingFloating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years