Carex brunnea 'Lady Sunshine'
greater brown sedge 'Lady Sunshine'
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial with variegated, strap-shaped, arching dark green leaves with golden yellow margins. Tall spikes of dark brown flowers appear above the foliage from July through to September
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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 | Green Gold Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green Gold Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Gold Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Prefers moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required but dead leaves or flowers can be removed in the spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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