Botanical Name: Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' Add
Common Name: Bowles Golden Sedge  
Plant photo of: Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

High, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden, Wetlands

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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  • Description

  • Notes

Bowles Golden Sedge is a short ornamental grass the grows to about 3' in height.
This ornamental grass clumps to 3' and half as wide. It has yellowish leaves and needs lots of water. Will grow in standing water if necessary.