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Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga Nishiki'

Common Name:
Kaga brocade sedge
Plant Type:
Sedge
Family:
Cyperaceae (The Sedge Family)
Geographic Origin:
Japan and East Asia
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
12 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
shade gardens
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Not applicable
Exposure:
Light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Regular to moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

This Japanese selection makes graceful fountains of narrow foot long leaves, margined and striped with creamy yellow. The clumps spread slowly to cover a 1-2 foot wide swath. Grow in shade, with regular to moderate watering.