Carex Elata Aurea | 9cm Pot

Gorgeous yellow grass for moist soil. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist or wet soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy Named after the famous botanist and author, EA Bowles, who discovered the native species in East Anglia, this is a gorgeous, deciduous, ornamental grass with rich yellow leaves, edged in green. It’s useful for brightening shady areas, for filling gaps in borders and planting by water, where the fine leaves contrast brilliantly with larger leaved plants. In early summer, it throws up long spikes with brown, feathery flowers. The variegation is best in partial shade – specimens in full sun can end up looking bleached. Garden care: Comb or rake off any old, tired or dead leaves and flowers in spring. If looking tired ‘Aurea’ can be cut back hard in early Spring or if looking raged after flowering in early summer. Once established, lift and divide congested clumps from mid-spring to early summer.