Carex Evergold "Variegated Sage" 2L

Carex ‘Evergold’

(Variegated Sedge / Ornamental Grass)

Product Description

Carex ‘Evergold’ is a compact, evergreen ornamental sedge prized for its arching, narrow leaves with golden-yellow centres and green margins. Its bright variegation adds year-round colour and texture to borders, edging, containers, mass plantings, and shaded garden areas. With its tidy, clump-forming habit and low maintenance requirements, it is ideal for both formal and informal landscapes.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 30–45 cm
• Width: ± 40–60 cm
• Forms neat, fountain-shaped clumps.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial shade to full sun
  • Best colour in light shade; tolerates full sun with adequate moisture.
• Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Prefers moist but free-draining conditions.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.
• Climate: Suitable for most South African climates
  • Tolerates coastal exposure and light frost.
• Feeding: Light feeding in spring promotes healthy growth.
• Maintenance: Low; trim back old foliage in late winter or early spring to refresh growth.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or autumn
• Active Growth: Spring and summer
• Winter: Evergreen in mild climates; growth slows in colder regions.