| Botanical name | Carex hachijoensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Large glossy sedge |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Lovely leaves that are yellow-white down the centre, with a green edge. |
| Uses in landscape design | Ideal near water features and massed together. |
| Maintenance | Cut back foliage when it becomes untidy. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Ideal near water features and massed together. |
Carex hachijoensis (Large glossy sedge)
- Botanical name: Carex hachijoensis
- Common name(s): Large glossy sedge
- Categories: Bamboos, Grasses and sedges, Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A tuft-forming, perennial sedge with green foliage. Cut back foliage when it becomes untidy. Ideal near water features and massed together. C. hachijoensis ‘Evergold’ has lovely leaves that are yellow-white down the centre, with a green edge. An excellent patio plant. Japan 300mm
Synonym: – Carex oshimensis
Botanical Pronunciation: KARE-ex hak-ih-jo-EN-sis
Carex hachijoensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Lovely leaves that are yellow-white down the centre, with a green edge.
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