Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen'
Eversheen Japanese Sedge
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Inconspicuous brown
- Foliage color
- Lime green center with deep green margins
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low; evergreen foliage requires little to no upkeep
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Deer resistant
About this plant
Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' is an evergreen sedge cultivar originating from Japan. It features slender, arching leaves with a vibrant lime-yellow central stripe bordered by deep green margins, forming a neat, mounded habit. While it may produce inconspicuous flower spikes, the plant is primarily grown for its attractive foliage.
A notable characteristic of 'Eversheen' is its year-round color and low-maintenance nature, making it a versatile choice for ground cover, container planting, or adding texture and contrast to shaded garden areas. Its compact size and controlled growth habit set it apart from other cultivars, offering a fresh appearance without becoming invasive.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas
Design tip
Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.
