Carex oshimensis: Country Or Region Of Origin
Japan
Plant Profile: Carex oshimensis
Names
Evergold Striped Weeping Sedge, Oshima Kan Suge, Sedges
Phonetic Spelling:KAY-reks oh-shee-MEN-sis
Genus:Carex
Species:oshimensis
Family:Cyperaceae
This plant features dark green edges surrounding a wide center that ranges from cream white to cream yellow. It is also marketed under several names, including 'Everbite', 'Variegata', 'Aureo variegata', and 'Old Gold'. It serves well as a container plant and is effective as a non-invasive ground cover, thriving even in wet planting conditions.
Previously, this species was classified as Carex hachijoensis.
Inflorescence: The flowers are rather inconspicuous and appear in the spring.
Potential Pests: Aphids may be a concern.
Soil Requirements: This plant prefers average to moist soil and struggles during periods of extreme drought.
Carex oshimensis Feature Summary
Carex oshimensis Image Gallery
Tags
#evergreen
#drought tolerant
#perennial
#wildlife plant
#sedge
#ornamental grass
#wet sites
#cpp
#deer resistant
#rock gardens
#larval host plant
#butterfly friendly
#HS302
#pollinator garden
#various satyr butterfly
#container plants
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Carex oshimensis Feature Summary
Attributes
This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
Perennial
Seed
Division
Leaves
Dark green margins with broad cream white to cream yellow center; also sold as 'Everbite', 'Variegata', 'Aureo variegata' and ''Old Gold'.
Green
Variegated
Gold/Yellow
Cream/Tan
> 6 inches
Glossy
Smooth
< 1 inch
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Ground Cover
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Dense
Clumping
Low
Fine
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
12 inches-3 feet
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Flowers
Stem
Landscape
Rock Garden
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Drought
Deer
Wet Soil
Container
Woodland
Rock Wall
Butterflies
Pollinators
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Carex oshimensis Attributes
Carex oshimensis: Wildlife Value
This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
Carex oshimensis: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Carex oshimensis: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Carex oshimensis Leaves
Carex oshimensis: Leaf Description
Dark green margins with broad cream white to cream yellow center; also sold as 'Everbite', 'Variegata', 'Aureo variegata' and ''Old Gold'.
Carex oshimensis: Leaf Color
Green
Variegated
Carex oshimensis: Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Cream/Tan
Gold/Yellow
Carex oshimensis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Carex oshimensis: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Carex oshimensis: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Carex oshimensis: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Carex oshimensis: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Carex oshimensis Whole Plant Traits
Carex oshimensis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Carex oshimensis: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Carex oshimensis: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Carex oshimensis: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Carex oshimensis Cultural Conditions
Carex oshimensis: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Carex oshimensis: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Carex oshimensis: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Carex oshimensis Flowers
Carex oshimensis: Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Carex oshimensis: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Carex oshimensis: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex oshimensis Stem
Carex oshimensis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Carex oshimensis Landscape
Carex oshimensis: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Carex oshimensis: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Carex oshimensis: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Carex oshimensis: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
