Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Carex elata 'Aurea' is a delightful dwarf sedge, forming compact tufts of arching, dark green leaves, each one edged with white, which gives the plant a considerable sparkle. It looks good grown towards the front of a border or among other plants, especially compact perennials and grasses. It also looks good grown at the edge of a pond. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

For best results grow Carex elata 'Aurea' in moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut back foliage after flowering.

Plant calendar

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Carex ‘Aurea’ and wildlife

Carex ‘Aurea’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Carex ‘Aurea’ poisonous?

Carex ‘Aurea’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Carex 'Aurea'
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