Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Add some texture and drama to your landscape! The cascading ribbon like foliage flows like a fountain, while its habit stays in a neat form. It is a versatile plant that is easy to care for and brings year-round interest. The EverColor Everest Variegated Sedge grass is a prized plant that is a favorite for mass planting.
Dramatic, mounding, green, and white-striped foliage forms a graceful mound. The EverColor Everest Carex adds stunning texture to your landscape. It has a moderate growth rate and will reach a mature height of twelve to fifteen inches tall. It has a spread of eighteen to twenty-four inches. Plant for its dramatic foliage and year round interest. Other uses include mass planting, border planting, erosion control, and ground cover.
EverColor Everest Carex Care
Plant in full shade to part sun. Best foliage results are achieved in bright shade. In hot climates, avoid harsh sun. The EverColor Everest Carex needs well-drained soil that is evenly moist. Soil type and Ph levels can vary. Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer yearly, in the early spring and in the early fall. Remove spent foliage as needed. Prune carefully and lightly prior to new growth in the spring.
EverColor Everest Carex Spacing
When planting in proximity be sure to space your plant properly to ensure it grows and stays healthy. Spacing for the EverColor Everest Carex is eleven to twelve inches, center on center.
EverColor Everest Carex Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): n/a |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s): White Striped |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
| Height: 18 Inches |
| Spread: 1.5 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping, Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Winter/Fall Foliage Color, Interest Year-Round |
| Scientific Name: Carex oshimensis Carfit01 PP20955 |
| Common Name: EverColor® Everest Carex |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2025 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!