Carex oshimensis 'Everoro'
Carex oshimensis 'Everoro' is a compact evergreen sedge featuring striking variegated foliage with creamy yellow centers edged in deep green. It forms tidy arching mounds that bring year round texture and contrast to shaded and partially sunny borders. This cultivar maintains its color well through the seasons and serves as a refined edging or groundcover in woodland settings or formal beds. Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 12 - 18 in Bloom Time: Spring (inconspicuous flowers) Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soils Watering Needs: Regular watering during dry spells for optimal foliage quality Deer Resistance: Generally unpalatable to deer and rabbits Native Status Carex oshimensis is native to Japan. The 'Everoro' cultivar was selected for ornamental value and foliage color but retains many traits of the parent species. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Birds The dense foliage clumps provide cover and nesting shelter for small birds