Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel Fragrant Flowers where it grows in both

where it grows in both acidic and alkaline soils

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

if the drainage isn't excellent

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

where it thrives in both amended and unamended soils

Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel Fragrant Flowers where it grows 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