pinewood perennial gardens
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' |
This carex produces a mat of bluish foliage suitable for dry or moist, shady conditions. While evergreen in warmer climates, cut back in spring in colder areas to freshen up foliage. 8-16" ht by 12-24" w. Z 5-8. |
1 gal
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Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' |
An adaptable, grass-like plant with bright-white variegation for part shade to shade locations. Spreads by rhizomes to function as a groundcover or use as a single speciman. 15" ht by 15" w. Z 5-9 |
1.5 gal
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Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' |
An adaptable, grass-like, evergreen plant that creates a bright spot in the shady garden. Narrow green leaves with a yellow stripe creates a dense, clump-forming mound. Tolerates dry shade but prefers moist, rich soil. 8-18" ht x 18" wide. Z 5-10. |
1.5 gal
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Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'PP 21022 |
An evergreen grass-like plant with bright, yellow foliage, year-round. Use as a groundcover or to edge a path or patio. Provide some shade in the afternoon to reduce burning. Cut back in the spring to allow new foliage to develop. 12-18" h x 12-18" w. Z 5-9. |
1 gal
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Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'PP 21022 |
An evergreen grass-like plant with bright, yellow foliage, year-round. Use as a groundcover or to edge a path or patio. Provide some shade in the afternoon to reduce burning. Cut back in the spring to allow new foliage to develop. 12-18" h x 12-18" w. Z 5-9. |
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Carex pensylvanica |
Native. Slow growing, native grass with slender, green leaves to 8" long. Semi-evergreen in cold climates. Adaptable to sunny or shady locations and tolerates dry, sandy, wooded settings. Spring flowers insignificant. 8" ht. Z 4. |
0.7 gal
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Carex pensylvanica |
Native. Slow growing, native grass with slender, green leaves to 8" long. Semi-evergreen in cold climates. Adaptable to sunny or shady locations and tolerates dry, sandy, wooded settings. Spring flowers insignificant. 8" ht. Z 4. |
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Carex 'Silver Sceptre' |
A clump-forming sedge with 0.25" wide green leaves edged in white that spreads by rhizomes. This grass-like plant adds a fine texture to the landscape. Prefers average moisture and part-shade to shady sites. A versatile plants that can be used en mass as a groundcover or in shade containers. A evergreen, cool season plant that should be cutback in the spring before new growth appears. 12" h x 18-24" w. Z 5-9. |
1 gal
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Chasmanthium latifolium |
Clump-forming, warm season grass with gold fall color growing to 4'. Small, silvery flowers are followed by groups of flattened, green spikelets that turn red-bronze in autumn. Z 5. |
0.7 gal
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Deschampsia cespitosa |
Native. Clump forming, cool season grass with dark-green, thin leaves and airy golden-yellow flowers during summer. Easy to grow in average to consistent moisture and sun to part sun conditions. 12-24" h x 24-30" w. Z 4-9. |
1 gal
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