Culture Tips for Carex oshimensis
Posted by Pen and Petal on Apr 19th 2021
Carex oshimensis
is a perennial sedge that stands out as a bright spot in shady areas. In its
native Japan, Oshima kan suge, as it is known, dots rocky slopes and wooded
areas with its richly colored, fine-textured foliage. In North America, it shines
in rock gardens, along pathways and in containers.C. oshimensis stands
out for its soft, gently curling foliage, which turns a lovely pale brown for
the winter. One of our favorites is ‘Ice Cream’, a sport of the wildly popular
‘Evergol