Carex EverColor Eversheen Japanese Sedge
Best vibrant groundcover for low maintenance garden designs.
This Japanese sedge offers a unique bi-colored foliage that brightens shady spots. It's deer-resistant and low-maintenance, making it an easy choice for containers or borders. Enjoy its vibrant color and texture throughout the seasons with minimal effort.
$18.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous color and texture in shaded areas.
- Busy homeowners desiring beautiful, easy-care plants for diverse landscapes.
- Those with shady gardens or deer problems needing reliable, attractive solutions.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly sunny yards or limited shade options.
- Individuals in arid regions or those preferring drought-tolerant, hands-off plants.
- Gardeners needing rapid groundcover solutions or instant landscape impact.
Performance breakdown
Shade adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most ornamental grasses struggle.
Visual impact
Bright, tri-color foliage provides high-contrast interest throughout the entire year.
Maintenance ease
A low-effort perennial that requires minimal pruning or specialized care.
Pest resistance
Reliably deters deer, saving you from constant garden protection efforts.
Versatility
Equally effective as a ground cover, border accent, or container filler.
Climate resilience
Dependable hardiness for zones 6-8, though limited by specific temperature ranges.
Key Specs
SKU
25859
Genus
Carex
Species
oshimensis
Variety
Eversheen
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
18 in
Mature Width
18 in
Light Exposure
Part Shade, Shade
Watering Needs
Moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Normal, Loamy, Well-drained
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