Carex oshimensis EverColor® ‘Eversheen’ is an evergreen ornamental sedge valued for its bright variegated foliage and refined, clump-forming habit. This compact sedge typically grows 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, forming neat mounds that bring light and contrast to shaded and partially shaded landscapes.

Slender, arching leaves feature deep green centers with narrow golden-yellow margins, creating a softer, warmer look than white-variegated selections. Small, inconspicuous flower spikes may appear in spring but are secondary to the foliage display. Its tidy form and consistent color make it especially useful for edging, containers, and mass plantings.

EverColor® ‘Eversheen’ grows best in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It performs reliably with minimal maintenance and is well suited for ornamental groundcover applications where evergreen foliage and clean lines are desired.

Why choose EverColor® Eversheen Sedge

Soft variegation: Golden-edged foliage brightens shaded areas
Evergreen habit: Maintains visual interest year-round
Compact form: Neat clumps work well in borders and containers

Cultivating tips

Sun exposure: Part shade to full shade
Soil needs: Prefers moist, well-drained soils
Maintenance: Low—remove winter-damaged foliage in early spring if needed

Designs for your garden

Shade borders: Adds warmth and contrast
Containers: Performs well in mixed shade planters
Groundcover plantings: Creates uniform, ornamental coverage

Ecological benefits

Groundcover function: Helps cover soil and suppress weeds
Low-input plant: Performs well with minimal care
Textural interest: Adds contrast and movement to plantings

Looking for Native Alternatives?

• Carex appalachica – Appalachian Sedge – A fine-textured, shade-tolerant native sedge that forms soft, flowing tufts, ideal for woodland gardens.
• Panicum amarum – Bitter Panic Grass – A native ornamental grass with blue-green foliage that thrives in sandy and well-drained soils.
• Little Bluestem – Andropogon scoparium (Schizachyrium scoparium) – A native grass with blue-green summer foliage that turns striking copper-orange in fall.