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Carex elata 'Aurea'

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type sedge
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The sedge Carex elata 'Aurea' (bowles' golden sedge) bears bright purple flowers during mid-spring to mid-summer. The showy matte foliage is variegated and striped, greyish lime and deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Carex elata 'Aurea' (bowles' golden sedge) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, bog, border, container, edging, mass planting, pond, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics Carex elata 'Aurea' tolerates wet sites, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. In the fall, Carex elata 'Aurea' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour, and during the winter it continues to provide interest in your garden.