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How to Grow and Care for Striped weeping sedge

Striped weeping sedge, also known as Variegated Japanese sedge, Golden variegated sedge, Evergold Japanese sedge, Variegated sedge, Oshima kan suge

Striped weeping sedge thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soil and prefers consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged. Partial shade is ideal to maintain vibrant foliage without scorching. Special care includes avoiding overly dry conditions and providing protection from strong winds, which can damage delicate leaves.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Striped weeping sedge

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Varieties of Striped weeping sedge

Striped weeping sedge 'Everlite'

Striped weeping sedge 'Everlite' is a cultivar of Striped weeping sedge. Its arching leaves with a white stripe give the plant a distinctive appearance, different from others in the family. Its compact, clumping nature makes it popular among gardeners as a garden and container plant.

Striped weeping sedge 'Everillo'

Gardeners choose this cultivar of Japanese sedge, striped weeping sedge 'Everillo', for its slender leaves that shade from light green in spring through to a deep golden yellow over the course of the year. Striped weeping sedge typically has dark green and cream striped leaves, so this cultivar makes for a refreshing and bright change.

Striped weeping sedge 'Eversheen'

This sedge cultivar is characterized by its long, thick, grass-like leaves, mossy green in color, with a wide yellow line up the center. The fronds of the striped weeping sedge 'Eversheen' hold a weeping shape and are used most commonly in gardens to border water features. The leaves have a shimmering iridescence that surely inspired this cultivar's name. They have one of the most distinctive color contrasts in the sedge family.

Striped weeping sedge 'Evergold'

A Sedge cultivar, striped weeping sedge 'Evergold', is distinct for its variegated foliage, which features creamy gold stripes down ribbon-like leaves. It's this colorful feature that the cultivar name derives from. It is noted for its tolerance of partial shade, and it is often used as a border plant to add color to otherwise featureless gardens in all months save winter.

Striped weeping sedge 'Everest'

Striped weeping sedge 'Everest' is distinct for its leaves, which are green in the center with wide, white edges. A cultivar of Carex oshimensis, it is a member of the EverColor family of cultivars and a direct mutation of Carex oshimensis 'Evergold.' It is a clump-forming evergreen sedge that makes an ideal garden border.

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Striped weeping sedge exhibits a striking foliage display with its leaves featuring dark green margins that transition into a broad cream white to yellow center, giving it a variegated appearance. Its leaves form tufts that can serve effectively as ground cover, spreading out but not invasively. Striped weeping sedge is versatile and can thrive as a potted plant indoors or used to accentuate water garden settings due to its tolerance of damp conditions. The vibrant contrast of its leaves makes it a standout among other plants in a garden setting.

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