Carex oshimensis 'Evercream'
Carex oshimensis 'Evercream' is a striking variegated sedge with narrow arching leaves edged in creamy white and centered in green. This evergreen groundcover adds year round brightness and soft texture to shaded beds, containers, and along walkways. Its mounded grass like form stays neat without pruning and it is especially effective at illuminating darker garden corners. Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Late spring Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil Watering Needs: Average; more during heat Deer Resistance: Unpalatable to deer and rabbits Native Status Native to Honshu Japan, Carex oshimensis cultivars are not native to North America but perform well in temperate shade gardens across many regions. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Birds The dense foliage offers low nesting and cover opportunities for small songbirds such as wrens and sparrows especially in mixed plantings. Beneficial Insects Supports predatory beet