Golden Sedge | Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'
A variety of Golden Sedge that has slender blades of bright yellow-green foliage. Golden Sedge is a moisture-loving grass that will brighten a shady area. A very stunning marginal plant for in the shallow water of a pond or stream. Will adapt well to most any site with sufficient moisture. Semi-evergreen.
Golden Sedge | Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Height and Width: Slow spreading clump; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
Water Depth: Thrives in moist soils; tolerates shallow water at the edge of the pond
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Golden Sedge (Carex ‘Bowles Golden’) – Bright Marginal Pond Grass
Moisture-Loving Ornamental Grass for Shaded Pond Edges and Streams
Golden Sedge (Carex elata ‘Bowles Golden’) is a striking marginal pond plant known for its slender, bright yellow-green blades that add vibrant color to shaded areas of your water garden. This moisture-loving ornamental grass forms a slow-spreading clump, growing 1 to 2 feet tall and up to 3 feet wide, making it ideal for pond edges, stream banks, and bog gardens. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it performs best in consistently moist soil and can tolerate shallow water conditions. Semi-evergreen and easy to grow, Golden Sedge brings year-round texture and brightness to any aquatic landscape, making it a standout choice for naturalizing and enhancing pond borders.