Jackson & Perkins Carex EverColor Everillo Sedge
Best easy care groundcover for adding year round color to shaded gardens.
This vibrant, gold-foliaged sedge thrives in shady, moist environments where other plants struggle. It offers a low-maintenance, deer-resistant solution for brightening up woodland gardens or stabilizing soil in damp areas.
$20.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance plants that offer year-round visual interest
- Homeowners looking to brighten dim landscapes or wooded garden borders
- Landscapers needing durable, deer-resistant groundcover for diverse climates
Who should skip it
- Growers in arid regions without reliable irrigation systems
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, dense coverage for large areas
- Individuals with south-facing gardens lacking adequate overhead canopy or protection
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Maintains brilliant golden color even in deep, challenging shade conditions.
Maintenance Effort
Requires virtually no pruning or feeding to stay healthy and vibrant.
Moisture Adaptability
Thrives in damp, boggy spots where other ornamental grasses often struggle.
Deer Resistance
Reliably ignored by local wildlife, keeping your garden beds intact.
Erosion Control
Dense, mound-forming root structure helps stabilize soil on slopes effectively.
Visual Impact
Provides consistent, year-round brightness that illuminates dark landscape corners.
Key Specs
Genus
Carex
Species
oshimensis
Variety
'Everillo'
Mature Height
12-20 inches
Mature Spread
12-20 inches
Hardiness Zones
5-9
Habit
Mound-shaped
Light Exposure
Part shade to shade
Watering Needs
High (prefers moist soil)
Deer Resistant
Yes
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