Bowls Golden Sedge. Elegant clumps of richly golden yellow leaves with green margins. and jet-black flower spikes. Green and brown flower spikes. Max Height 70cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex elata ‘Aurea’
Elegant clumps of richly golden yellow leaves with green margins. and jet-black flower spikes. Green and brown flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | elata |
| Varietry | 'Aurea' |
| Common Name | Bowls Golden Sedge |
| Flower Colour | brown, green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 70cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
| Border | Bog garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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