Carex eburnea Miscanthus Conradina verticillata resembles a rosemary

Conradina verticillata resembles a rosemary that's been run over by a steamroller

We recommend cutting it to the ground in late winter for better appearance after the new growth emerges

until dying back at first frost

From midsummer until early fall

Carex eburnea Miscanthus Conradina verticillata resembles a rosemaryEven with a wide native range from NC to the West Coast, the rare native Carex eburnea is not well known in gardening circles. Although Carex eburnea naturally occurs on limestone outcrops, it has been fabulous for years in our acidic NC soils. The drought tolerant, 8" wide, symmetrical clumps of soft green, needle like foliage resemble Justin Bieber's hair, back in the day sort of like a pettable green porcupine. Carex eburnea is a delightful deer