Easily grown in medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade. This species thrives in shallow water (2-3 "). Can also be grown in average garden soil, albeit less vigorously, but soil must not be allowed to dry out. Does well in some shade, but tends to flop in too much shade. Cut to ground in winter. Propagate by division in spring.

Carex attracts butterflies to the garden. Prefers average, medium to wet soils. Do not allow to dry out. Tolerates clay soils, heavy shade and shallow water. Cool season grass. Deer and rabbit resistant. USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8; Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade; Bloom Time(s): May-June

Plant in full sun to part shade. Useful at the edge of a water garden or in a drier location. Stunning planted with silver and gray foliage, especially in the sun which highlights its coppery-tones. Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' (Carex elata 'Aurea')- Bowles Golden Sedge This moisture loving plant will thrive in shallow water or rich moist soil.

Best color in full sun, but also brightens shady areas. For dramatic effect, combine with contrasting deep green foliage plants such as hostas. Thrives in moist soils; tolerates shallow water at the edge of ponds.

Carex elata ‘Aurea’ or Bowles golden sedge is a superlative grass-like plant for sun to shade in average to moist garden soils or in containers. It grows like a golden fountain of colour and texture topped with attractive flowers in summer. Combines …

Bright gold foliage changing to light green later in the season. Requires consistent moisture to thrive. Provides bright accent in the shade garden. Accent or mass in moist borders, woodland gardens, bogs or along water margins. Thrives in moist soil, do not let soil dry out.

Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Carex elata does exceptionally well near any shallow standing water and provides the best color in full sun unfortunately, this plant suffers under drought stress. This plant forms arching, narrow green leaves with striking golden/yellow edges for the variegated species. . This plant supports various Satyr larvae.

When Carex elata ‘Aurea’ is planted in full sun and moist-wet soil, fine-textured leaves are striped sporadically with bright green lines (will turn lime green when planted in shade). Thrives in up to 3” of water; can tolerate slightly drier soils if planted in shade.

It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and is not affected by salt. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. Carex elata can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada. What is the scientific name of Carex elata?