Carex howei Willow the Wisp Assam region of India Thanks to plantsman Aaron Floden

Thanks to plantsman Aaron Floden for turning us on to this special hardy form of an amazing garden plant that has survived 7 degrees F unprotected for us

According to the late Dr

the terminal flower clusters are held atop 2' tall black stalks

and is a great rock garden plant

Carex howei Willow the Wisp Assam region of India Thanks to plantsman Aaron FlodenWe were pleased to present Carex howei 'Willow the Wisp' as a 2024 Plant Delights JLBG introduction. We absolutely love this sedge, which is native from Michigan south to Florida and west to Texas. Our offering is an incredible Zac Hill collection from Johnston County, NC. Carex howei forms a stunning, big hair like weeping clump to 1. 5' tall x 3' wide. The extremely narrow foliage serves as a fine textured element in the garden, contrasting