Carex radiata Halifax Lesotho Perhaps we are seeing speciation

Perhaps we are seeing speciation in progress or perhaps a relictual natural hybrid as in Sabal x brazoriensis

although it would take a very severe drought to cause lasting damage

The small 1' wide clumper is topped in late summer with 1' tall scapes of dark lavender flowers

the 20" tall x 20" wide clumps are topped with stalks of rusty-orange penstemon-like flowers that are just begging to be photographed

If single-flowered dahlias just don't have enough "oomph" for your garden

Carex radiata Halifax Lesotho Perhaps we are seeing speciationCarex radiata, aka Eastern star sedge, hails from much of the eastern part of North America from Canada south through Alabama, yet few gardeners have ever grown it. We first encountered Carex radiata on a plant hike in Halifax County, NC, where its texture was stunning along a native woodland trail. Our 2015 Plant Delights JLBG introduction are clonal plants from our collection. Carex radiata 'Halifax' forms a finely textured 8" tall semi evergreen