Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel Fragrant Flowers establish well prior to winter

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

it will grow fine in a few hours of full sun as long as the soil moisture is good

where it thrives in both amended and unamended soils

has good substance

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

Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel Fragrant Flowers establish well prior to winterCarex '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