
Japanese Sedge
Carex oshimensis Feather Falls
Carex oshimensis 'Feather Falls' is an elegant, arching sedge ideal for adding fine texture to shaded gardens and containers.
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About this plant
Known for its exceptionally fine, cascading foliage, Carex oshimensis 'Feather Falls' creates a sophisticated, airy presence wherever it's planted. Its narrow, bright green leaves feature delicate creamy-white margins, forming attractive mounds that sway gently in the breeze. This versatile ornamental grass is excellent for mass plantings, defining borders, or a graceful spill-over element in containers and hanging baskets. It offers year-round interest, maintaining its beautiful form and color even through winter in milder climates. A perfect choice for adding subtle movement and soft texture to foundations, woodland gardens, or alongside water features, 'Feather Falls' is a low-maintenance gem that brings continuous visual appeal.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal care once established. Trim back any browning or dead foliage in late winter before new growth emerges. Does not typically require division. Very resistant to pests and diseases.
Quick facts
- Type
- grass
- Mature height
- 1-1.5 feet
- Mature width
- 1.5-2 feet
- Sun
- Partial to full shade
- Water
- Medium; prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil but tolerates some drought once established.
- Growth rate
- Medium