- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8
- Height 2-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 2-3 Feet Wide
- Partial Shade
Want a plant to add brightness to a dark area? Then ‘Bowles Golden Gold’ sedge is the ideal plant for that area! A shining light in what is otherwise could be a dull shade garden. The bright gold color of the leaves makes a stunning contrast with other shade lovers in the garden.
‘Bowles Golden Gold’ sedge can also be planted in partly shady areas as well. It is deer resistant as well as no insect or disease problems. The color of this plant draws your eye into the garden so everyone can appreciate your plantings. It remains this color all spring and summer long.
Bowles Golden Gold Sedge Care
This plant is hardy from Zone 5a-8b. When used as groundcover, it will smother most weeds giving you more time to enjoy the garden rather than working in it. ‘Bowles Golden Gold’ sedge needs an evenly moist soil for best growth and will not tolerate drought.
Bowles Golden Gold Sedge Spacing
You can use this plant in a number of ways. It is 2-3ft. tall and wide and should be planted 2 ½ 3 ft. apart. Use it as a mass planting, as a border plant or as a focal point in a self-watering container.
Bowles Golden Gold Sedge Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Brown |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s): Yellow |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2-3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Consistent |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Deer |
| Attracts: n/a |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Scientific Name: Bowles Golden' Carex elata |
| Common Name: Bowles Golden Gold Sedge |
| Other Name(s): Tufted Sedge; Ornamental Grass |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- CARBGQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
