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| Category: Grass-like |
| Family: Cyperaceae (Sedges) |
| Origin: Europe, Eastern (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Brown |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Carex acuta, C. flava] |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Keep Wet |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' (Aquatic) (Golden Variegated Sedge) - Clumping semi-evergreen plant with striking yellow grasslike foliage that has green edges. New bright yellow growth lightens the plant during its growing season in spring, however it does fade with maturity. The clumps will grow 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Plant in part sun (better color in brighter light) in or near water. Can tolerate shallow submersion. Hardy to <15 degrees F
This information about Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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