Hemerocallis August Flame China Carex 'Silk Tassel' has long

Carex 'Silk Tassel' has long been our favorite sedge

that looks nothing like more typical members of the genus

Indeed this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring

well-behaved perennials

evergreen leaf is frosted with longitudinal white streaks which coalesce to form an interesting creamy white border

Hemerocallis August Flame China Carex 'Silk Tassel' has long(Woods 1967) In August, when most daylilies are just a memory, there are a few that stand alone in full flower. One of our favorites is the '60s hybrid (you remember the '60s free love, ban the bomb, get outta 'Nam), Hemerocallis 'August Flame'. From mid July through August, the 3 4' tall flower stalks are topped with clusters of large, bright red flowers, each centered with a dramatic yellow orange blotch a hummingbird favorite. Because of its height