Carex elata 'Aurea'
Bowles's golden sedge
An evergreen perennial forming a compact clump of upright or arching, narrow, bright yellow leaves, to 70cm in height, with small blackish flower spikes on erect stems to 45cm in height in early summer
Synonyms
Carex 'Bowles Golden'Carex elata 'Bowles's Golden'
see moreCarex stricta 'Aurea'
Carex stricta 'Bowles's Variety'
Carex stricta Gooden. 'Bowles's Golden'
Carex riparia 'Bowles's Golden'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Black Brown | Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter | Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- 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 or wet soil, in sun or partial shade. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division from mid-spring to early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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