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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
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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:20-25 cm
  • Spread:15-20 cm
  • Bloom Color: Brown
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
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.

Recommmended Substitutions for Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga-nishiki'