Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' PP 21,002
If you're interested in shade perennial ornamental grasses, Carex, or sedge, is a grass-like perennial. This "ornamental grass" is mostly evergreen, and because of its shorter stature (most sedge doesn't grow over 2' tall), carex is an appropriate choice for lining pathways or filling open areas. Other kinds of "shade ornamental grasses" include Acorus -- a perennial that does well in woodland or bog settings, and similarly Ophiopogons (mondo grasses), which are perennial ornamental grass plants that can grow in deep shade or near the edges of sunny gardens.
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