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Carex oshimensis 'Everlime' (Sedge 'Everlime' )
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0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'
Other names
Sedge 'Everlime' , Carex oshimensis 'Evercolor Everlime' (Evercolor Series)
Genus
Carex Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'Everlime' _ 'Everlime' is a clump-forming, evergreen, grass-like sedge bearing long, arching, linear, dark green leaves with bright green margins. Inconspicuous, brown flower spikelets bloom in summer.
Carex oshimensis 'Everlime' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green, Variegated, Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Pruning
Cut out dead leaves in summer. Wind-burnt leaf tips can be trimmed in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex oshimensis 'Everlime' (Sedge 'Everlime' ) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, 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 oshimensis 'Everlime'
Other names
Sedge 'Everlime' , Carex oshimensis 'Evercolor Everlime' (Evercolor Series)
Genus
Carex Carex
Variety or Cultivar
'Everlime' _ 'Everlime' is a clump-forming, evergreen, grass-like sedge bearing long, arching, linear, dark green leaves with bright green margins. Inconspicuous, brown flower spikelets bloom in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green, Variegated, Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut out dead leaves in summer. Wind-burnt leaf tips can be trimmed in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex oshimensis 'Everlime' (Sedge 'Everlime' ) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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