Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 47) F. Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania sedge. North American native. Slender, upright, soft green blades create lush green tufts. Strong gold highlights appear in autumn; semi-evergreen in mild temperatures. Tan seedheads. Height 8" Spacing 12–16" Zones 4–9 Sweet flag K. Acorus gramineus ‘Oborozuki’ K CAR-PEN $6.99 Carex plantaginea Seersucker sedge. This slowly spreading native evergreen sedge has bright green, strap-like, pleated leaves. Inconspicuous flowers. Can tolerate moist areas if well draining. Good in containers. Height 8–10" Spacing 8–12" Zones 5–9 CAR-PLA $5.99 G. Carex platyphylla Broad-leaved sedge. Highly ornamental native sedge. This woodland species has very wide (up to 1”) glaucous leaves. It slowly spreads by rhizomes to create an attractive groundcover. Height 6–8" Spacing 9–12" Zones 4–8 CAR-PLAT $5.99 H. Carex tenuiculmis ‘Cappuccino’ Golden Japanese sweet flag. The bright golden foliage of ‘Oborozuki’ is accented nicely with green stripes and makes a compact glowing mound. An excellent water or bog plant, but also grows well in nearly any soil condition. Fragrant golden foliage emits a pleasant scent when crushed or bruised. Great as a groundcover or in containers. Inconspicuous flowers. Height 10–12" Spacing 1' Zones 4–11 ACO-OBO $5.99 L. Acorus gramineus ‘Variegatus’ L An extraordinary complement to any perennial garden, this chocolate-colored sedge is gracefully arching, creating an attractive mound. The foliage flickers with orange and raspberry colors. Prefers moist, well-draining soil. Wonderful accent plant in containers or borders, and even survives the first frost of fall. If it is not winter-hardy in your region, it can survive as a pestfree houseplant in winter and be brought to the garden again in the spring. Inconspicuous flowers. Height 12–16" Spacing 12–18" Zones 6–9 CAR-CAP $5.99 I. Carex testacea ‘Orange Sedge’ Olive green, turning orange in cooler temperatures. Forms a finely textured, fountain-like mound. Ideal for spilling over rocks and massing in borders. Stunning in an elevated container. Best color in full sun. Inconspicuous flowers. Height 18–24" Spacing 18–24" Zones 6–9 CAR-TES $5.99 J. Carex trifolda ‘Rekohu Sunrise’ Variegated Japanese sweet flag. Semi-evergreen, handsome, grass-like, creamy-white variegated foliage. Crushed leaves emit a delicious tangerine scent. Will naturalize in bogs or at water’s edge, but will grow with average moisture, and even tolerates clay soil. Do not allow to dry out, however. Useful as a slow-spreading groundcover. Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Outstanding choice for containers on shady patios. Considered deer resistant. Height 12-14" Spacing 1' Zones 4–11 ACO-VAR $5.99 M. Acorus minimus ‘Aureus’ M New Zealand native. Wide bladed, green and gold variegated foliage. Its upright arching habit forms an elegant mound. Inconspicuous flowers. Height 18–24" Spacing 16+ Zone 8 (possibly colder) CAR-REK $5.99 I J Also known as miniature sweet flag. It features tufts of yellow grass-like leaf blades. As with most sweet flags, the foliage is sweetly fragrant. It is a wonderful groundcover, forming a stunning golden carpet. Insignificant, sedge-like flower spikes of tiny, densely packed, greenish-yellow flowers appear in spring. Height 3–4" Spacing 6–12" Zones 4–11 ACO-AUR $5.99 By mail, by phone, by Internet ORDER THREE WAYS www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 47 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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