Carex Bowles Golden

Common Name: Gold Sedge, Ornamental Grass

This sedge has bright gold foliage with thin green margins and is taller than most other sedges. It is an excellent choice as a highlight plant for a shade or water garden. 'Bowles Golden' is a moisture loving grass that needs to be constantly wet or moist to thrive. It will grow in shallow water and looks great around a pond with blue hostas.

Height:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Eclectic

Rain Garden

Water Garden

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Bog Plant

Border Plant

Container

Attractive Foliage

Mass Planting

Specimen

Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America