Carex morrowii var. temnolepis 'Silk Tassel'
Silk Tassel Sedge
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Silk Tassel grows wider than tall, in a fountain-like form, and the fine-textured leaves spread out over the ground. It has a soft, flowing look that contrasts beautifully with broad-leaved shrubs and perennials. The foliage has fine-lined, deep-green borders and a silvery white stripe along the length of the foliage. Carex morrowii var. temnolepis ‘Silk Tassel’ is beautiful planted in masses in a woodland garden or shady area. Makes an outstanding ground cover and offers a sophisticated “spiller” in containers. If given sufficient moisture, Silk Tassel can tolerate sun; in shade or part shade it thrives in moist to average soil and will tolerant drier conditions. Silk Tassel was introduced and named by Barry Yinger who brought it from Japan almost 30 years ago.
Zone
5-9
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
- Outstanding in Container
- Shade Tolerant
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: slow (semi-evergreen)
- Grow in 1 or 2-gallon; could be successfully grown in larger containers
- Grow in well-drained soil (very important)
- Water needs: keep evenly moist; avoid over watering
- Fertilizing: use a slow release, low-rate fertilizer; salt-sensitive plant; avoid over fertilizing
- Possible pests: aphids, Bactra venosana caterpillar, possible Rhizoctonia
- Overwintering: cold frame with clear poly, keep dry
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- An attractive, easy-care ground cover for shady sites
- Appealing, shimmering effect when planted in masses
- Grows well in moist or average garden soil; tolerates drier conditions
- Plant densely for a beautiful massed look
- Use as a “spiller” plant in decorative containers
- Provides texture contrast when placed next to hosta and other bold-leaved plants.
