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Japanese sedge [Evercream]

Carex oshimensis Evercream ('Ficre'^PBR) (EverColor Series) (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, clump-forming sedge with long, strappy variegated dark green foliage with cream to pale yellow margins. Inconspicuous brown flowers appear in summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers moist but well-draining soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverCity CourtyardPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years