Grass - Carex oshimensis Feather Falls®

– Provides shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife.

– Generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

– Evergreen in USDA Zones 5–9, maintaining attractive foliage throughout the year.

– Hanging baskets
– Slopes and rock gardens
– Shade borders
– Containers

– Features narrow, arching leaves with bright golden-yellow centers and deep green margins.

– Foliage remains evergreen in mild climates, providing year-round interest.

– Produces small, brown, inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring to early summer.

– Plant in spring or fall, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart to accommodate mature spread.

– Position the crown at soil level in well-drained, moist soil.

– Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9.

– In early spring, remove any dead or damaged foliage to encourage fresh growth.

– Light pruning may be done to maintain desired shape and size.

– Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil.

– Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season to establish a deep root system.

– Thrives in partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.

– In hotter regions, provide afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.

– Not typically harvested; primarily used as an ornamental groundcover or container plant.

– Generally low-maintenance; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.

– In early spring, remove any dead or damaged foliage to encourage fresh growth.

– Light pruning may be done to maintain desired shape and size.

– Pairs well with shade-tolerant perennials such as Hostas, Heucheras, Ferns, and Astilbes.

– Complements other ornamental grasses and provides contrast to plants with bold foliage.