Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' features rich green leaves with bright golden yellow centers forming glowing tufts of color for shade gardens. The neat mounded habit stays compact and resists browning offering consistent appeal through all seasons. Frequently used to brighten containers or fill shady corners with bold foliage contrast.
Height & Spread: 12 - 15 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, fertile, well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; enjoys consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This is a cultivated selection of Carex oshimensis, native to Japan and widely adapted for ornamental use.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Dense foliage offers cover and protection for butterfly chrysalises and ground dwelling pollinators.
Bees
- Provides early spring cover and microhabitat for solitary bees nesting in shaded or mulched sites.
Beneficial Insects
- Attracts beneficial ground beetles and shelter seeking wasps that contribute to natural pest control.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to create full evergreen coverage or soften path edges and mixed plantings.
Landscape Placement:
- Great for shady borders, mixed containers, or mass plantings where golden foliage adds visual brightness.
Companion Plants
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' - Arches gracefully above with elegant white stripes echoing variegation.
- Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride' - Lime toned foliage complements and enhances the bright tones of Eversheen.
- Brunnera macrophylla - Heart shaped silvered leaves play well off Eversheen’s gold striping.
- Epimedium x rubrum - Adds airy spring flowers and delicate foliage contrast.
- Hosta 'Halcyon' - Cool blue tones provide strong foliage contrast beneath taller plantings.