SCIENTIFIC NAME: Carex elata 'Aurea'

COMMON NAME: Bowles Golden Sedge

GARDEN SIZE: 1.5-2 ft. x 1.5-2 ft.-- USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Part Shade to Full Shade

SEASON OF ACTIVITY: Cool Season

WATER & SOIL: Moist to Wet soil; Thrives in up to 3 inches of water (often used for ponds)

HABIT (FORM): Dense, arching clump

FOLIAGE: fine-textured green-gold variegated blades

BLOOM TIME & COLOR: Late Spring

CARE: Pruning is unnecessary and discouraged. Old leaves will die to the ground making way for new growth to take their place.