Carex oshimensis ‘EverColor Everest’ – Everest Sedge is a low-maintenance, variegated ornamental grass that adds year-round color and texture to shaded gardens and borders. With graceful, arching green foliage edged in bright white, this evergreen sedge thrives in partial to full shade, making it an excellent choice for groundcover, container plantings, and shaded pathways. Its compact, clumping habit makes it a great choice for modern landscapes and low-maintenance gardens. EverColor Everest is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in moist, well-drained soils, providing a versatile and elegant solution for shaded areas.

Why Choose Carex oshimensis ‘EverColor Everest’ – Everest Sedge?

• Striking Variegated Foliage: Elegant green and white-striped blades brighten shaded spaces.
• Low-Maintenance & Deer-Resistant: Thrives with minimal care and resists browsing from deer.
• Perfect for Groundcover & Containers: Forms a dense, cascading habit that adds structure and softness to the landscape.

Cultivating Tips:

• Grows best in partial to full shade, though it tolerates some sun with adequate moisture.
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil but can adapt to drier conditions once established.
• Cut back old foliage in early spring to maintain a fresh, tidy appearance.

Design Ideas for Your Garden:

Carex oshimensis ‘EverColor Everest’ is perfect for shaded borders, container plantings, and mass groundcover. Pair it with ferns, hostas, and woodland perennials for a rich, layered effect. Its fine-textured, cascading foliage provides a soft contrast to bold-leaved plants like heucheras and astilbes, making it an excellent choice for modern landscapes and shade gardens.

Ecological Benefits:

While Carex oshimensis ‘EverColor Everest’ is not a native species, its dense foliage helps prevent soil erosion and retain moisture in shaded landscapes. Additionally, it provides shelter for small beneficial insects and contributes to a healthier garden ecosystem.

Since Carex oshimensis ‘EverColor Everest’ is not a native species, consider these native alternatives available at Bumbee’s:

• Carex appalachica – Appalachian Sedge – A fine-textured, shade-tolerant native sedge that forms soft, flowing tufts, ideal for woodland gardens.
• Carex stricta – Tussock Sedge – A moisture-loving native sedge with arching foliage that thrives in shady, wetland environments.
• Thelypteris palustris – Marsh Fern – A shade-loving native fern that thrives in moist, woodland settings.