Grass Carex Feather Falls

SKU: 6804

$14.99

Carex Feather Falls is a graceful, variegated sedge with cascading green-and-white foliage. Its elegant arching habit brightens shade gardens, containers, and borders while offering easy, year-round interest.

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Feather Falls™ Sedge

Carex oshimensis

Carex Feather Falls is a standout ornamental sedge celebrated for its dramatic, flowing foliage and strong year-round appeal. Its long, arching blades are deep green with crisp white edges, creating a feather-like effect that adds elegance to borders, woodland gardens, and container plantings. The plant forms a robust, cascading mound that moves gently with the breeze, offering movement, texture, and visual softness in both shaded and partially sunny locations.

Exceptionally versatile, Carex Feather Falls is prized for maintaining its vibrant color across all seasons, including winter. It’s an ideal choice for gardeners seeking reliable structure with minimal maintenance. Its vigorous growth and naturally tidy form make it suitable for mass plantings, pathways, rock gardens, or as a dramatic spilling accent in patio containers and hanging planters. Whether used as a feature plant or a complementary texture among hostas, ferns, or heucheras, it brings brightness and depth to any landscape.

Care Instructions

Planting
Plant in partial shade to full shade, though it tolerates light sun. Space plants 12–18 inches apart. Ensure soil is well-draining but moisture-retentive.

Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment. Water when the top inch begins to dry, avoiding both drought and soggy conditions.

Pruning
Remove any damaged or yellowing leaves throughout the year. In early spring, lightly trim to refresh foliage and promote new growth.

Pest Control
Generally pest-resistant, but watch for slugs and snails in damp areas. Use organic pellets, copper tape, or natural predators if needed.

Soil Tips
Prefers rich, humus-based soil with good drainage. Apply a light layer of mulch annually to retain moisture and enrich the soil.

Plant TypeOrnamental Grasses
Hardiness Zone(s)5, 6, 7, 8, 9
ExposureShade, Partial Sun
Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Plant Height12" - 18" (in)
Plant Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing3' - 4' (ft)
Water NeedsAverage
Maintenance LevelLow
Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PHNeutral, Alkaline, Acidic
Soil DrainageWell-Drained, Moist but Well Drained
Bloom ColorCream, Green, Variegated
Foliage ColorVariegated, Green, Cream
CharacteristicsShowy, Evergreen
Garden UsesPatio and Containers, Ground Covers, Beds and Borders, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs

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