Variegated Palm Sedge 'Oehme' (Carex muskingumensis): Striking Gold-Striped Foliage

Overview

'Oehme' is a stunning cultivar of Palm Sedge (named after plantsman Wolfgang Oehme). It forms an upright, slowly spreading clump of narrow leaves with a broad, central stripe of bright gold flanked by green margins. The leaves are arranged in a palm-like whorl at the top of the stem. Reaches 2-3 feet tall.

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Cultivation & Uses

Partial to full shade; moist to wet, fertile soil. Tolerates standing water. Excellent for rain gardens, bog gardens, pond edges, and shaded borders. The gold stripe brightens dark areas. Combines beautifully with blue hostas and ferns. Cut back in late winter.