| | | Family | Cyperaceae | | Plant Type | sedge | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 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 - 45 cm (6 - 18 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | This sedge has greyish green foliage that is showy. | | Typical Uses | Ground cover. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Carex siderosticha 'Shima-nishiki' (sedge) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |