Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel Fragrant Flowers where it thrives in both

where it thrives in both amended and unamended soils

We understand this has been winter hardy at the Denver Botanic Garden

has good substance

thick blue leaves that adorn the 40" tall x 5' wide clump

establish well prior to winter and do not cut old stems in fall or winter when grown in marginal climates

Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel Fragrant Flowers where it thrives in bothCarex 'Silk Tassel' has long been our favorite sedge, but we've always doubted it was identified correctly. In 2023, our crack taxonomic staff determined it to actually be a selection of the Asian Carex lanceolata. The wispy, narrow foliage has a narrow white center, which gives this tight 10" tall x 2' wide clumper a silver sheen in the garden somewhat like a 70 year old with a mop top cut sans hair coloring. We have found this amazing sedge to