Carex oshimensis 'Everdi' is a compact evergreen sedge forming dense tufts of rich green arching foliage that holds its color year round. Low maintenance and adaptable it is ideal for mass planting, edging pathways, or providing contrast among bolder textured shade perennials. Its tidy habit and subtle texture offer visual structure throughout the seasons.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring (insignificant)
Light Requirements: Full shade to part shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil; tolerates clay and loam
Watering Needs: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture but tolerates some dryness once established
Deer Resistance: Unpalatable to deer and rabbits due to fibrous foliage
Native Status
Carex oshimensis is native to Japan. The cultivar 'Everdi' is a cultivated selection, prized for its evergreen foliage and clumping growth habit, suitable for temperate ornamental landscapes.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Birds
- Provides cover for ground dwelling birds such as towhees and sparrows especially when used in mass plantings along edges and under shrubs.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports ground beetles, parasitic wasps, and other beneficial predators that overwinter in its dense base aiding in natural pest control.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 in apart for dense groundcover or edging effect.
Landscape Placement:
- Best used along shaded pathways, under trees, in containers, or massed on slopes to control erosion while softening hardscape transitions.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Silver veined leaves and light blue flowers brighten shade and complement fine textured grasses.
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' - Graceful variegated foliage and arching stems pair well with low growing evergreen sedges.
- Epimedium x rubrum - Offers delicate spring blooms and red tinted foliage that echoes the sedge's refined form.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' - Warm caramel tones stand out against the cool green mounds of Carex.
- Hosta 'June' - Brilliant gold and blue toned foliage creates an eye catching contrast with Carex's green blades.