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Carex brunnea 'Lady Sunshine' (Greater brown sedge 'Lady Sunshine')
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carex brunnea 'Lady Sunshine'
Other names
Greater brown sedge 'Lady Sunshine', Carex elata 'Lady Sunshine', Carex 'Lady Sunshine'
Genus
Carex Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'Lady Sunshine' _ 'Lady Sunshine' is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial bearing long, upright to arching, linear, dark green leaves with yellow margins and inconspicuous, pale brown flower spikelets in spring.
Carex brunnea 'Lady Sunshine' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching, Upright
Flower
Pale-brown in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green, Yellow, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead foliage in spring.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in spring. Tends to self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex brunnea 'Lady Sunshine' (Greater brown sedge 'Lady Sunshine') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Best grown in moist soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun. Mulch with compost in spring. May be semi-evergreen in the coldest areas of its range.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Carex brunnea 'Lady Sunshine'
Other names
Greater brown sedge 'Lady Sunshine', Carex elata 'Lady Sunshine', Carex 'Lady Sunshine'
Genus
Carex Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'Lady Sunshine' _ 'Lady Sunshine' is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial bearing long, upright to arching, linear, dark green leaves with yellow margins and inconspicuous, pale brown flower spikelets in spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-brown in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green, Yellow, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or dead foliage in spring.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in spring. Tends to self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex brunnea 'Lady Sunshine' (Greater brown sedge 'Lady Sunshine') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Best grown in moist soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun. Mulch with compost in spring. May be semi-evergreen in the coldest areas of its range.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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