‘Bowles Golden’ tufted sedge Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' Type:grassesPerennials Notable Traits:striking foliagetolerates clay soil Hardiness:Zone 4 – 9 Mature Height:18-24in Light:part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)shade (northern exposure) Water:requires regular wateringtolerates poor drainage Foliage:yellow Description Bright gold grassy foliage has thin green margins. A moisture-loving plant for shade for texture contrast. Native to all of Europe, the Atlas Mountains of Africa, Turkey, Iran and Central Asia.