Carex eburnea Colombia then changes over to cream

then changes over to cream

grass-like foliage that eventually makes a tight mat in even the worst garden conditions

Polystichum acrostichoides is a wonderful

and can grow fine in both moist and dry soils

Carex eburnea Colombia then changes over to creamEven with a wide native range from NC to the West Coast, the rare native Carex eburnea is not well known in gardening circles. Although Carex eburnea naturally occurs on limestone outcrops, it has been fabulous for years in our acidic NC soils. The drought tolerant, 8" wide, symmetrical clumps of soft green, needle like foliage resemble Justin Bieber's hair, back in the day sort of like a pettable green porcupine. Carex eburnea is a delightful deer