A lovely sight by the waters edge or in a sunny place in damp soil. This graceful sedge has bright golden, grass-like foliage with pointed clusters of brown flowers held stiffly upright in June.
Carex elata 'Aurea'
Bowles golden sedge
Details
| Aspect | Sun or part shade |
| Flower Colour | Cream | Black |
| Flowering Period | Apr | May | Jun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Alchemilla, Iris, Primulas |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 90cm |
| Soil | Moisture-retentive |
| Spread | 70cm |
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I am interested in the Carex elata 'Aurea' for a damp, sunny spot. Does this Carex self seed? I had a battle with a Carex Pendula for this reason but other Carex have been fine. Thank you.
It does set seed but most do not come to fruition and division is easier