Carex Evercolor 'Everoro' Sedge
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round shade foliage.
The Carex Evercolor® 'Everoro' Sedge is an evergreen perennial grass that brings year-round ornamental appeal to any garden. It forms an elegant, fountain-like mound of finely textured, arching leaves with a striking golden yellow central band and dark green margins. This cultivar is ideal for mass planting, edging, or containers, thriving in woodland gardens and moist areas. It prefers part shade to full shade for the most vibrant coloration, offering consistent foliage interest throughout all seasons, including winter. This hardy sedge is easy to care for and provides a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to your landscape.
$24.95
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Price vs Category Average
-10%
Below average
SKU
29493
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the dormant winter months
- Homeowners looking to brighten dim, shaded landscape areas
- Minimalists wanting tidy, low-maintenance edging or container plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in arid climates or those with sandy soil
- Impatient landscapers needing immediate, full-coverage groundcover
- Residents in regions with extreme, prolonged freezing winters
Performance breakdown
Year-round visual impact
Evergreen foliage provides consistent color through all four seasons.
Shade adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering plants struggle.
Maintenance requirements
A low-effort perennial that requires minimal pruning or specialized care.
Design versatility
Perfect for mass plantings, container arrangements, or formal garden edging.
Texture and form
Elegant fountain-like mounds add sophisticated structure to any landscape.
Wildlife interaction
Offers little value for pollinators and lacks natural deer resistance.
Key Specs
SKU
29493
Genus
Carex
Species
oshimensis
Variety
'Everoro'
Item Form
1-Quart
Foliage Color
Cream, Medium Green, Variegated
Habit
Mound-shaped
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Features
- Year-round evergreen foliage interest
- Showy variegated leaves with golden yellow center
- Compact, clump-forming habit
- Suitable for borders and containers
- Tolerates shady conditions well
- Valued for foliage, fall, and winter interest
- Easy care, low maintenance plant
What customers say
Gardeners are thrilled with the exceptional quality and reliability of the 'Everoro' Sedge. Reviews frequently highlight the plant's robust health upon delivery, confirming Wayside Gardens' reputation for superior stock. The sedge proves highly dependable, offering striking, year round gold and green color with remarkable hardiness and minimal maintenance. This consistent performance in diverse settings makes it a highly valued, worry free addition to the landscape.
Know before you buy
Yes, this is an evergreen perennial. It maintains its vibrant, variegated foliage throughout the year, providing consistent color even during the winter months.
It is best to avoid direct, intense sun. This cultivar thrives in partial to full shade, which helps maintain the vibrancy of its golden yellow and green variegation.
Since the plant reaches a mature width of about one foot, you should space them approximately 12 inches apart if you want them to form a continuous, overlapping mound.
No, the Carex 'Everoro' is not considered deer-resistant. If you have a high deer population in your area, you may want to plant it in a protected location or use a deterrent.
It is a low-maintenance plant with a compact, mound-forming habit. You generally only need to trim back any damaged or winter-worn foliage in early spring to encourage fresh new growth.
Absolutely. Its fountain-like habit and manageable size make it an excellent choice for containers, where it can serve as a striking focal point or a textural filler.
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