Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel 3a The visual impact of 'Ogon'

The visual impact of 'Ogon' sweet flag in terms of both color and texture in the winter garden is quite striking

They are the type of long blooming plant that are good foils for the show stoppers that come and go such as lilies that are in bloom for a few weeks

wiry black stems

grey-leaved salvia

These should only be attempted by advanced gardeners

Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel 3a The visual impact of 'Ogon'Carex 'Silk Tassel' has long been our favorite sedge, but we've always doubted it was identified correctly. In 2023, our crack taxonomic staff determined it to actually be a selection of the Asian Carex lanceolata. The wispy, narrow foliage has a narrow white center, which gives this tight 10" tall x 2' wide clumper a silver sheen in the garden somewhat like a 70 year old with a mop top cut sans hair coloring. We have found this amazing sedge to