Carex bromoides Begonia where we found the natural

where we found the natural hybrids growing

Trillium sulcatum was lumped with Trillium erectum

Ours has thrived in our crevice garden planted in mostly gravel

ruffled foliage emerges with an outstanding kaleidoscope mix of mauve

clothed with apple-green

Carex bromoides Begonia where we found the naturalThe North American native (Canada south to Florida and west to Texas) Carex bromoides swept us off our feet! This delightful small evergreen sedge forms a 6" tall x 30" wide, delicate textured patch of green hair like foliage. Although it prefers moist to mucky wet soil, ours has fared beautifully in well amended compost. Carex bromoides is a favorite meal food for a number of butterfly and skipper caterpillars, wood ducks, grouse, and several