Carex ciliatomarginata 'Shima-nishiki'

island brocade sedge

Family	Cyperaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Carex ciliatomarginata 'Shima-nishiki' (island brocade sedge) bears faded green blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has deep green and bright yellow foliage.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Carex ciliatomarginata 'Shima-nishiki' has a natural resistance to deer.