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Carex oshimensis (Oshima Sedge)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002513



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Cyperales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species: Carex oshimensis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Grass
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
  • Yellow
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
  • Cottage Garden
  • Rainforest
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Brown
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stolon / Runner
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Leaf margins are green with golden stripe down the center edit | delete
  • This grass stays green and looking good throughout the winter in zone 7a edit | delete
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Jewell (5504)
toni (36069)

Plant suggested by: Jewell (5504)


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Jewell (5504) wrote on Apr 07 2013
My favorite grass both in pots (need to be divided yearly) and in my shade garden. Likes moist soil, and does well in shade. Stays in clump in the garden.

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