Carex brunnea 'Variegata'
Variegated sedge
Carex Carex
'Variegata' _ 'Variegata' is a clump-forming perennial with slender leaves with golded or cream edges.
Carex brunnea 'Variegata' is: Evergreen
Clump-forming
Insignificant or absent, Brown in Summer
Green, Cream, Variegated in Summer
Aphids Aphids
In summer cut out any dead leaves.
Division, Seed
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Carex brunnea 'Variegata' (Variegated sedge) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Plant in any well-drained fertile soils. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet, and may need winter protection in cold areas.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Carex brunnea 'Variegata'
Variegated sedge
Carex Carex
'Variegata' _ 'Variegata' is a clump-forming perennial with slender leaves with golded or cream edges.
Evergreen
Clump-forming
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Insignificant or absent, Brown in Summer
Green, Cream, Variegated in Summer
In summer cut out any dead leaves.
Division, Seed
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Carex brunnea 'Variegata' (Variegated sedge) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Plant in any well-drained fertile soils. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet, and may need winter protection in cold areas.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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