Carex howei Willow the Wisp Assam region of India the terminal flower clusters are

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

expect the clumps to reach 18" tall x 3' wide

Flowering is followed by the emergence of the narrow

but the streaking runs into the flower stem and even into the flower

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

Carex howei Willow the Wisp Assam region of India the terminal flower clusters areWe 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