• A clump of 'Bowles Golden' Sedge (Carex), a vibrant yellow-green, deer-resistant ornamental grass, grows in mulch with larger green hosta leaves behind it. A plant label is displayed on a nearby post - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
  • ‘Bowles Golden’ Sedge (Carex) is a deer resistant ornamental grass with long, yellow-green leaves that spread outward, creating a dense clump contrasted by darker green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
  • A clump of 'Bowles Golden' Sedge (Carex), a striking deer-resistant plant with bright yellow foliage, grows among rocks and greenery, while dark purple flowers bloom in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
  • A cluster of bright green, slender, arching leaves of 'Bowles Golden' Sedge (Carex) grows in a garden bed. A small white sign identifies the ornamental grass, set before a wooden lattice fence and surrounding plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
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Bowles Golden' Sedge (Carex)

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  • Dazzling Gold Foliage,
  • Loves Moist Soil,
  • Taller Variety
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Description

(Sedge) Carex 'Bowles Golden' really stands out in the garden, with its dazzling bright gold foliage and narrow green margins. The attractive arching habit and luminous foliage color makes 'Bowles Golden' sedge a great companion plant for Heucheras or Hostas in contrasting colors. 'Bowles Golden' grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, prefers a half day of direct sunlight, and is deer resistant. Hardy for zones 5 to 8. Use as a border, edging, container planting, or as a focal point in your landscape. This variety thrives in consistently moist, rich soil, and can also be grown in shallow water at the edge of a garden pond.

More Details

Botanical Name: Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'
Common Name: Sedge
Sunlight: Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Critter Resistance: Deer
Max Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Max Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, High Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6, 7, 8
Attributes: Evergreen
Design Use: Border, Ground Cover, Massing, Specimen, Waters Edge or Bog, Ornamental Grass & Sedge

Gardener Tips

For general how to grow tips for 'Bowles Golden' Sedge (Carex) and how to care for your perennials. View Garden Crossings How to care for Perennials page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.

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Pam |.Z.5.
Electric Color

Bowles Golden is an outstanding grass that is not invasive and perfect near a patio. I planted 7 in Zone 5 to mass near our new stone patio 3 years ago and they are the perfect complement to the hydrangea and June hostas nearby. The color is electric and the form very graceful.

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