Carex ornithopoda 'Variegata' (v)
A compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial sedge, about 20cm tall, with tufts of arching white variegated, glossy leaves margined green. Produces brown flower spikes within the foliage, during mid to late spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown | Green White Variegated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Green White Variegated | |||
| Winter | Green White Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Genus
Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in mid spring to early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Cut out any dead leaves on evergreen species in summer
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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