Striped weeping sedge (Carex oshimensis)
Also known as: Evergreen Sedge, Oshima Sedge
With multiple cultivars, including at least one that has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, striped weeping sedge is popular in temperate gardens. Its leaves are slightly iridescent, creating a shimmering effect as the wind moves its leaves.
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Attributes of Striped weeping sedge
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 46 cm
Spread
30 cm to 43 cm
Leaf Color
Green Variegated Yellow White Gold
Flower Size
0.5 cm to 1 cm
Flower Color
Brown Yellow
Images of Striped weeping sedge
Quickly Identify Striped weeping sedge
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Linear leaves with dark green margins and cream white to yellow center.
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Leaves are up to 18 inches (45 cm) long and 0.25-0.5 inches (0.6-1.3 cm) wide.
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Parallel veined leaves with smooth texture and subtle sheen.
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Leaves form tufts for effective ground cover without invasive spreading.
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Versatile plant suitable for both indoor potted settings and water gardens.
Scientific Classification of Striped weeping sedge
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Sedge
Genus
True sedges
Species
Striped weeping sedge
