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Carex nigra 'Variegata'

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type sedge
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The sedge Carex nigra 'Variegata' (variegated black sedge) bears black blooms during mid spring. The showy foliage is variegated and striped and greyish green and pale green in colour. A specimen plant, Carex nigra 'Variegata' (variegated black sedge) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bog, border, container, edging, ground cover, naturalization, pond, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics Carex nigra 'Variegata' has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Carex nigra 'Variegata' (variegated black sedge) may be invasive.