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Carex elatAurea
(Bowles Golden Sedge)

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Carex elata 'Aurea'
(Bowles Golden Sedge)


Family:  Cyperaceae (Sedge)
Origin:  Northern and Eastern Europe
Light:  Part sun-shade
Height:  1-2'
Spread:  1-2'      
Foliage:  Gold, grass-like leaves
Soil:  Well-drained, moist-wet
Water:  Abundant
Propagation: Division
Uses:  Borders, edgings

Comments:  Carex elata 'Aurea' or Bowles Golden Sedge is a beautiful tuft forming sedge that is very easy to grow.  Often found wet places by banks of rivers,ditches swamps and lakes. Carex elata 'Aurea' grows to the form of a rounded shape that looks like a shape of a golden fountain.   They are gorgeous looking when planted in masses.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  5-9