Carex oshimensis Evercolor ‘Eversheen’
An evergreen sedge, Carex Evercolor 'Eversheen' has boldly contrasting gold and dark green variegation.
‘Eversheen’ has a distinctive, boldly variegated foliage with golden yellow centres and deep green edges offering one of the boldest colour contrasts available in the sedges. Bred by Fitzgerald Nurseries who works with mutations of Carex ‘Evergold’. Useful in the border, near a water feature, in mass plantings, and in containers! Though recommended for average to moist sites this species is tolerant of dry shade.
Common Name: Weeping Sedge
Family: Cyperaceae (The Sedge Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Brown
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Variegated - Gold
Class: Evergreen
Type: Grass
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry woods and rocky hillsides.
Award: GPP, AGM
Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
