Carex siderosticta Banana Boat Eucalyptus but paternity tests revealed it

but paternity tests revealed it to be a selection of the Eurasian (Greece and Turkey) Amsonia orientalis

A conversation with the homeowner

but it has remained quite rare and expensive since it grows and propagates so slowly

green splotched on the outside base and purple-black inside

the center changes to green

Carex siderosticta Banana Boat Eucalyptus but paternity tests revealed itCarex 'Banana Boat' is a beautiful variegated form of the deciduous Carex siderosticta from Japan that makes a slowly spreading clump of 6 8" long, bright golden leaves bordered with a dark green edge. Carex 'Banana Boat' is an easy to grow textural complement to ferns in the moist woodland garden. In 5 years, expect a 3' wide deer resistant patch.