Carex elata
Tufted Sedge, Golden Variegated Sedge
Family: Cyperaceae Sedge
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 9B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Brown, green |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, ground cover, rock garden |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |