bowles' golden sedge
Carex Elata 'Aurea'
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial sun
- Hardiness zone
- 5-9
- Minimum temperature
- −20°F (−29°C)
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height18 in-30 in
Mature width18 in-30 in
Plant typeGrasses
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer
Foliage typeSemi-evergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyNo
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