Variegated Japanese sedge grows well in sun if given evenly moist soil, but better yet, plant it in shade where -- once established -- it will take dry soil. Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a 2005 ...

Carex 'Silver Sceptre' A close relative of 'Cappuccino,' 'Silver Sceptre' is an evergreen perennial grass. It grows to about 12 or 14 inches and looks nice surrounded by variegated plants.

Carex is a low-growing perennial with long, ribbonlike foliage and a gracefully arching habit. Given these traits, the plant is often mistaken for ornamental grass but is a member of the sedge family.

And now that it's winter there's nothing like a creamy splodge to light up a dull spot. A garish Euonymus japonicus comes into its own against a sunless, grey sky; variegated carex keeps many a ...

Other strappy plants include a variegated lomandra, miscanthus, carex and gymea lilies. Paula has loved gardening since she was a little child and now has Paul hooked, too – this is the third ...