Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Carex (KAR-eks) (Info)
Species: elata (el-AH-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Aurea
Additional cultivar information: (aka Bowles Golden)
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6 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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