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Everlite Carex grasy green and white variegated folaige in a container

Carex EverColor® ‘Everlite’

Carex oshimensis PP28568

Everlite’ has distinctive cream-colored foliage with dark green edges. It is the most compact variety within the Carex Evercolor® series and is superb for small pots, plant borders, mixed containers, and edges. Everlite will make your garden look fresh and colourful all year round!

Light Needs

Part Shade to Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
5a - 9b

mature dimensions

12″ high x 12″ wide

More About Carex EverColor® ‘Everlite’

Bloom/Feature

Bright, colorful foliage, year-round. Use as a groundcover, to edge a path or patio, or try tucking it into a living wall or window box.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -20°F to -10°F

Key Features

Clumping Habit, Easy Care, Returns Year After Year, Variegated Foliage, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

None Needed

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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