Interesting Notes

In Japanese, Kaga is the old name for the Ishikawa Prefecture and nishiki
means "brocade," an apt description for the lacy beauty of this finely gold
variegated sedge. Rick Darke, Ornamental Grasses

This selection of C. dolichostachya var. glaberrima is a delightful, easy-to-grow, but difficult to pronounce addition to any plant collection, via a Barry Yinger expedition to Japan. This evergreen carex has narrow, dark green leaves with a nice golden border. C.'Kaga nishiki' forms a delightful small clump, 10" tall x 20" wide, perfect for the rock garden, or perhaps a woodland border... a good grower... striking! Plant Delights

Growing and Maintenance Tips

C. dolichostachya prefers average to dry, fertile,well-drained soils in full sun to full shade.Needs adequate moisture in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Propagate by division of clumps every few years. Cut foliage to the ground in early spring before new growth occurs. Use in containers, borders or texture in the shady woodland garden.