Grass · Cyperaceae family
Evergold Sedge
Carex oshimensis
In short a 10-second read
Evergold Sedge (grass) grows to 0.3–0.45 m tall and 0.3–0.46 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. Hardy to −29 °C.
× spread 0.3–0.46 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. Hardy to −29 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average to moist · watering: moderate
Soil: humus-rich, loamy
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Pruning
No pruning needed — just remove dead or damaged parts (June–August).
Planting
container plant: March–May, September–October
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −29 °C
- Evergreen — green in winter too
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
woodland sage
0.4–0.9 m
Great Burnet
0.75–0.9 m
lady's mantle
0.35–0.5 mReady-made Studio combinations that include Evergold Sedge
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Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does Evergold Sedge tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does Evergold Sedge need?
At maturity 0.3–0.46 m wide and 0.3–0.45 m tall; recommended spacing 40 cm.
Does Evergold Sedge survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 16 expert sources. Last checked 28 September 2026.
Show sources (16)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Carex oshimensis
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Carex oshimensis
- GBIF Vernacular Names API — Carex oshimensis
- Wikidata (CC0) — Carex oshimensis
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Carex oshimensis
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — carex oshimensis
- RHS - Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
- Iowa State Extension - How to Plant Perennials
- RHS - How to grow ornamental grasses
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EASIN, EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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