Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Everglow Sedge ‘Evercolor’

Everglow Sedge ‘Evercolor’ 

Botanical name: carex oshimensis ‘evercolor’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 12-18 inches in height with a spread of 18-24 inches 

Hardy zone: zones 5-10 

Growth rate: grows 1-3 inches per year 

Foliage color: green/yellow 

Flower color: brown 

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions:  lightly prune to maintain desired shape and size in the early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate by division 

Landscape use: groundcover, borders/edging, container plant

Special features:  deer resistant, unique texture, rabbit resistant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: fern, hosta, hydrangea

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no