Yellow = Bright		Yellow contrasts well against hostas, especially blue hostas.

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Botanical Name: Carex elata 'Aurea'

Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge)

Common Name: Stiff Sedge, Yellow Sedge, Bowles' Golden Sedge, Golden Variegated Sedge, p.k.a. Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'

Latin: Carex (KAIR-ex) elata (eh-LAH-tah)

Description: (p.k.a. Carex elata 'Bowles Golden') A beautiful golden grass with graceful bending leaves. The great gold color really brightens up darker locations using specimens or masses. Also has faint, random longitudinal green stripes. Yellow color is most intense in full sun. For best appearance, it must be supplied with constant moisture (even slightly submerged 2-3" deep). A great performer and a must to have in your collection. Burns if too dry. Spring growth is particularly striking.

Zone: 5a

Origin: Northern and eatern Europe, in swamps, mires, banks

Leaf Blade (wxl): 5/16 x 30

Foliage (wxh): 24 x 20, Arching - Arches up and out proportionally (bush-like)

Plume (hxlxw): 30 x x , Upright Arching - Plume ascends vertically then becomes fountain-like at the top

Sun: 1/4 to Full Sun, Partial Sun or Adequate Moisture for Full Sun

Moisture: Needs constant moisture (even submerged)

Foliage Color - Summer: Yellow w/Slight Green Striping Fall: Yellow w/Slight Green Striping Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 18-24"

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