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IT’S A GRASS GRASS GRASS! (Carex  ColorGrass® Series)

IT’S A GRASS GRASS GRASS! (Carex ColorGrass® Series)

Posted by John Friel on Jul 6th 2021

Jumpin’ Jack hopped right to it when he found these at the garden center. Picked precisely for perfect performance in pots, the ColorGrass® collection is irresistible at retail.Their trademark upright/cascading clump-forming habit means they can anchor stand-alone patio pots, or serve as the filler or spiller in mixed containers. That form also makes them a fine candidate to edge a border in full sun or part shade.Carex comans Amazon Mist™Seductively tousled tussocks of soft green leaves w
Culture Tips for Carex oshimensis

Culture Tips for Carex oshimensis

Posted by Pen and Petal on Apr 19th 2021

Carex oshimensis is a perennial sedge that stands out as a bright spot in shady areas. In its native Japan, Oshima kan suge, as it is known, dots rocky slopes and wooded areas with its richly colored, fine-textured foliage. In North America, it shines in rock gardens, along pathways and in containers.C. oshimensis stands out for its soft, gently curling foliage, which turns a lovely pale brown for the winter. One of our favorites is ‘Ice Cream’, a sport of the wildly popular ‘Evergol
Carex pensylvanica

Carex pensylvanica

Posted by John Friel on Feb 12th 2020

This is the go-to native for attractive, low-maintenance cover in low-light situations. “Pennsylvania sedge” has rich green foliage. Slender, hair-like blades take on a graceful flowing appearance for a great lawn substitute in dry shade.It’s a spreader, but isn’t that part of the definition of an effective groundcover? Once established, it requires almost no attention. If it needs neatening up, it can be mowed lightly, at a high setting, once or twice per season. Unlike many sedges, it d

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