Ella's Garden Plants from A to Z: Carex elata, Aurea, Bowles Golden Sedge

Family: Cyperaceae

Genus: Carex

Species: elata

Cultivar or Variety: Aurea

Characteristics of Plant

Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo Full sun is ok in winter, brings out gold color. Grown for foliage.requires moist soil. *** Allow seed heads to dry on plants. Seed does not store well, sow right away. Spacing is 24 to 36 inches.

Life Cycle
Perennial

Zone Hardiness up to
Zone 6

Sun Exposure
Part Sun/ Part Shade

Plant Height
1- 2 feet

Plant Form
Upright

Blooms
Yes

Bloom Form
Above Foliage

Reproduces By
Rhizomes