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Bowles' Golden Sedge

Carex Elata 'Aurea'

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Overview

Carex elata 'Aurea', or Bowles' Golden Sedge, is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant yellow-green, arching foliage. It thrives in moist soil and partial shade, reaching up to 24 inches in height and spread. This perennial provides excellent color contrast in borders, water features, and woodland settings. It's also low-maintenance, providing year-round interest. Hardy in zones 5-9, it is both versatile and visually appealing in various landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–11Type Aquatic, GrassClimate Temperate
Bowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — It's also low-maintenance, providing year-round interest
Bowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — It thrives in moist soil and partial shade, reaching up to 24 inches in height and spreadBowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — This perennial provides excellent color contrast in borders, water features, and woodland settingsBowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant yellow-green

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Aquatic, Grass
Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — It's also low-maintenance, providing year-round interest
Bowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — It thrives in moist soil and partial shade, reaching up to 24 inches in height and spread
Bowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — This perennial provides excellent color contrast in borders, water features, and woodland settings
Bowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant yellow-green
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