| Common Name | Variegated Sedge |
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| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| species | siderosticha |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Required |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | -- |
| Landscape Value | -- |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 13" / 12" |
| Soil (Garden) | Prefers fertile, well drained moist soil. |
| Water (Garden) | In the garden prefers to be kept moist. |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | This is a striking color spot in the shade garden. Reversions may need to be culled out. |
Carex ‘Banana Boat’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This is a wonderful lush sedge forming attractive low clumps of striking green-edged, broad gold leaves.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 13″ / 12″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Moist to slightly dry between waterings. |
| EC | 1.0 – 1.5 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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