My North Creek Nurseries Wish List

Carex amphibola is a widely adaptable native sedge naturally occurring from Texas to Quebec and Georgia to New Hampshire. Its forms a compact and semi-erect mound. Proven to be semi evergreen (zone 6b) and prefers deciduous shade in upland or even floodplain conditions; easily adapts to fine or medium textured soils. Creek sedge lends itself well to native shade gardens, along wood paths or as a slope stabilizer. It is a vigorous clump former with shiny, narrow green foliage 1/8" wide by up to 12" long. C. amphibola is an excellent companion for Phlox divaricata, Chrysogonum and Polygonatum...among others!

A sport from 'Blue Hill', 'Schneehügel' or 'Snow Hill' is another breakthrough from renowned German plantsman Ernst Pagels. Beautiful spikes of soft white flowers are accented by fragrant, gray-green foliage. Compact habit and problem free.