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Carex dolichostachya Kaga-nishiki ('Gold Fountains™')

Gold Fountains™ Sedge

An asset to the shady garden, while also suitable for a sunny border. Small tufts of thin, bright green leaves have bright gold margins that are more pronounced in the sun.

  • »  Forms a tight clump of semi-evergreen narrow arching leaves
  • »  Foliage is bright green with fine yellow margins
  • »  Great border plant to brighten up shady areas
  • »  Brown flowers are inconspicuous
  • »  Bloom Time: May
  • »  Grass Type: Cool Season

1gal
$24.33
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:20-25 cm
  • Spread:15-20 cm
  • Bloom Color: Brown
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Clumping
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
• Variegated
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga-nishiki'

Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.
 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga-nishiki'

Drought tolerant, once established. Plant in sun, partial shade, or full shade. Variegation shows best in full sun.