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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen'

Eversheen Japanese Sedge

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.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established

Bloom time

Spring

Find this plant

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.

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