Botanical Name: Carex eburnea
Height: about 5 cm
Season of bloom: Spring, not that it matters much
Growing Conditions: Shade. Found in the wild on thin soil over limestone. Suitable for shady rock gardens.
Wildlife benefits:
From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: Yes
Remarks: Fine-textured, evergreen and slow-growing.
Similar species: Carex paniculata
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