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Pat Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Nurseries in Ireland has selected some nifty variations and variegations of this versatile, sturdy genus. He describes his creations as "colorful, multifunctional, and easy" This popular collection of versatile, variegated sedges is chock full of colorful, right-sized, low-maintenance options for containers, edging, or ground cover. Hardy in Zones 6-9, these 'grasses' are designed for partly shady areas but tolerate moderately sunny spots nicely. They thrive best in

We're big fans of Carex. Our 32 varieties - yes, 32 varieties! - occupy four pages of our catalog. We're hooked!The EverColor® Series brings year-round color to market with these cold hardy, evergreen selections. Versatile, and easy to grow, for ever-colorful containers, living walls, and gardens.Indulge us as we brag on a trio of our favorite Japanese sedge. Pictured above - Carex o. EverColor® 'Everest' PP20955 Shapely green blades with snowy white edges. Low maintenance, mounding f

Kilkenny, Ireland is a destination city, famed for arts, crafts, music festivals, ancient castles -- and modern Carex! The breeders at Fitzgerald Nursery have struck Celtic gold with this great group of sedges.These well-behaved sedges form sturdy, compact, uniform mounds of glossy blades in a nifty range of easy-to-use sizes and colors. One variety, ‘Everillo’, has solid-color blades; the others are striped.Carex morrowii ‘Everglow’ PP30466 Rich green central stripes flanked by orange margins

EverColor®: The pot at the end of the rainbow!Kilkenny, Ireland is a destination city, famed for arts, crafts, music festivals, ancient castles -- and modern Carex! The breeders at Fitzgerald Nursery have struck Celtic gold with this great group of sedges. EverestPP#20955An avalanche of emerald blades edged in pristine white, pure as Himalayan snow. No Sherpa required to explore these scenic mounds.‘Everglow’PP#30466Rich emerald green centers are flanked by striking orange margins in autumn