| Common Name | Golden sedge |
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| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| species | siderosticha |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP14463 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Required |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| How Different? | It is the only all gold C. siderosticha. |
| Landscape Value | It is great in the shade or woodland garden as it brightens any area. Use as an edger, understory plant, or in a container. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 12" / 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 Carex makes a fabulous shade accent, either singly or in mass and is great in containers. |
Carex ‘Lemon Zest’
*** 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.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 12″ / 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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