Scientific Name
Carex phyllocephala

Common Name
Tenjiku Suge

Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Height: 2'
Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade
Soil/Moisture: Prefers moist soil
Form/Texture: Tall cane like stems
Inflorescence: Grown for foliage
Comments: Leaves in whorls clustered at top; species is more cold hardy than cultivars
Cultivars: Sparkler (Fuiri Tenku Suge): leaves have dark green center and broad white or cream margins; good container plant
 

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