Deciduous Perennial Upright, Clump-Forming in the Cyperaceae Family
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A sport of our native Palm Sedge discovered by famed landscape designer Wolfgang Oehme, with crisp yellow-edged foliage and a tidier, more upright habit than the species. Thrives from full sun to light shade in moist soil.
'Oehme' is a naturally occurring sport of Palm Sedge (Carex muskingumensis) discovered in landscape designer Wolfgang Oehme's own garden and introduced by Plant Delights Nursery/JLBG in 1994. Its arching, palm-frond-like leaves emerge green and quickly develop a clean, bright yellow margin, most striking up close in summer. Compared to the sprawling species, 'Oehme' holds a noticeably more upright, clump-forming habit, reaching roughly 18-24 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide, with arching bronze flower and fruit stems that add texture from late spring into fall.
Pros
Bright yellow-margined foliage brightens shady, moist spots where the species' plain green can read as dull
More upright, tidier habit than the sprawling straight species
Adaptable from wet to fairly dry soil, including shallow standing water
No serious insect or disease problems
Cons
Needs consistently moist soil for best performance, especially in full sun
Variegation is subtle from a distance and best appreciated up close
Flowers/fruit spikes are more textural than showy
Highlights
A garden-discovered sport of our native Palm Sedge, prized for its crisp yellow-edged foliage and tidier, more upright habit than the straight species - found by, and named for, the influential landscape designer Wolfgang Oehme.
Plant Data
Mature Size
18 - 24 inches
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium - Wet: Grows in conditions from wet to fairly dry but performs best when kept on the moist side; needs more consistent moisture in sunnier locations.
Zones
4a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags
Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Full Sun, Grasses, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Nativar, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Pond, Rabbit Resistant, Variegated Foliage, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant
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