Carex morrowii 'Silk Tassel'
Carex morrowii 'Silk Tassel' is a refined cool season sedge prized for its narrow arching blades with a silvery green sheen. It forms neat low clumps that lend a graceful texture to shaded or partly shaded gardens. With its ability to hold color through winter in milder zones and its resistance to deer, it offers enduring structure and beauty to naturalized and formal plantings alike. Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Spring Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil with moderate fertility Watering Needs: Moderate; do not allow soil to fully dry out Deer Resistance: Highly deer resistant due to coarse foliage texture Native Status Although native to Japan, Carex morrowii cultivars like 'Silk Tassel' are widely adapted and well suited for North American shade landscapes and woodland designs. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Birds Tufted titmice and white throated sparrows use the foliage for nesting material and shelter within