Carex work well when added to the shade garden. They give a nice texture as specimens in a small garden plot or as lining a walkway or companions to Hosta . Easy to grow.
These are grown in 2 inch pots. They will be knocked out of the pot with some soil removed for shipping.
Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'
#7632
This Japanese
import combines beauty and intrigue. Narrow green with white variegated
leaves follow the central stem like a spiral staircase. A dramatic
plant to combine with ferns or hostas in southern gardens. 'Sparkler'
can be used in combination container plantings in Northern zones.
Prefers moist soils in woodland conditions. Reaches a height of 12 to
16 inches tall. Hardy in Zone 7b to 10
Price: $3.65
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
Carex 'Treasure Island' PP#16,332
#7610
The white
margined sport of 'Island Brocade' has a 6 inch tall clump that slowly
spreads to produce a nice ground cover. A good contrast to hostas and
ferns in the lightly shaded landscape. Hardy in Zone 5 to 8.
