Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel Fragrant Flowers in NC) the foliage is

in NC) the foliage is nearly hidden by an abundance of medium-blue flowers

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

where it thrives in both amended and unamended soils

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

evergreen perennial that requires little if any care in the garden

Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel Fragrant Flowers in NC) the foliage isCarex '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