Carex nigra ‘Variegata’
Variegated Black Sedge |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 8.090.800
A variegated selection of the Black-flowered Sedge, this forms an attractive, low and grassy groundcover, suitable for edging or in the rock garden. Foliage is light green in colour, edged in soft yellow. Small black flowers appear in late spring. Useful in moist to wet soils, this will even tolerate standing water. Best in partial shade. Although evergreen in warm winter climates, minimal persistence of foliage colour occurs unless winter is unusually mild. Royal Horticultural Society lists the correct name of this plant as Carex nigra ‘On-line'.
Further details for
Carex nigra ‘Variegata’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Partial Shade
Soil Type Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist or Wet
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Black
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Light Green Variegated Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Deer Resistant Edging Ground Cover Waterside Woodland
Flower Head Size Very Small
Height 15-25 cm 6-10 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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