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Evercolor Everillo Carex (Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’) is a vivid, grass-like evergreen sedge that brings year-round color to the landscape. Its bright golden-green foliage creates a striking contrast in borders, mass plantings, or containers. Perfect as a ground cover or accent, this easy-care plant adds both texture and brightness to shaded or partially shaded spaces.
Evercolor Everillo Carex Care
Water regularly until established, then provide weekly watering as needed. Mulch new plantings to help retain moisture and control weeds. Prefers well-drained soil and does not require pruning, making it an exceptionally low-maintenance choice.
Evercolor Everillo Carex Spacing
Plant singly in containers for a bold accent. For borders or groundcover, space plants about 12 inches apart, center-to-center.
Why Grow Evercolor Everillo Carex?
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Year-round evergreen color with golden-green foliage
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Versatile—great for borders, containers, and groundcovers
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Low-maintenance, no pruning required
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Adds texture and brightness to shaded garden areas
Evercolor Everillo Carex is a colorful, reliable sedge that combines evergreen durability with bold foliage, making it an outstanding addition to both formal and informal garden designs.
Evercolor Everillo Carex Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): n/a |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s): Bright Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
| Height: 1-1.5 Feet |
| Spread: 1-1.5 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping, Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Interest Year-Round |
| Scientific Name: Carex oshimensis Evercolor® 'Everillo' PP21002 |
| Common Name: Evercolor® ‘Everillo’ 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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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2026. 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 30th |
| Zone 9 | March 30th |
| Zone 8 | April 6th |
| Zone 7 | April 13th |
| Zone 6b | April 20st |
| Zone 6a | April 27th |
| Zone 5b | May 4th |
| Zone 5a | May 11th |
| Zone 4 | May 18th |
| Zone 3 | May 25th |
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!