Carex eburnea Miscanthus Fortunately for us
Baker’s notes & crumb story
Description
Fortunately for us
We recommend cutting it to the ground in late winter for better appearance after the new growth emerges
near-white fragrant flowers that delight hummingbirds in late summer
until dying back at first frost
Carex eburnea Miscanthus Fortunately for usEven 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