Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'
Tufted Sedge
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Tufted Sedge (Carex elata 'Bowles Golden') - Description
Dazzling bright gold foliage with narrow green margins make Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' really stands out in the garden. The attractive arching habit and bright foliage color makes a like great companion plant for Heucheras. This variety thrives in consistently moist soils and can also be grown in shallow water at the edge of a garden pond.
Tufted Sedge (Carex elata 'Bowles Golden') - Growth
Deciduous and evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials. Does well in borders, containers, rock gardens or water gardens. Some species are good candidates for erosion control on hillsides as well. Grows fine with full sun or partial shade.
Tufted Sedge (Carex elata 'Bowles Golden') - Planting
Some varieties should be planted in moist areas, whereas others are quite drought-tolerant. Similarly, light requirements vary between varieties. Some varieties are self-sowing and may become invasive.
Tufted Sedge (Carex elata 'Bowles Golden') - Pest
Aphids occur sometimes. Carex is also prone to smuts, fungal leaf spots, and rust.
Tufted Sedge (Carex elata 'Bowles Golden') - Interesting facts
Sedges are distributed all over the world, but predominantly found in temperate regions. They are predominantly found in marshes. In landscaping, they are often used as borders, ground cover, in water gardens or in containers. Also good for erosion control.
Tufted Sedge (Carex elata 'Bowles Golden') - Soil and irrigation
Sedges have a wide variety of watering needs. Many are generally associated with soggy soils, but some species can withstand droughts.
