An uncommon offering for the intrigued plant collector or your shady garden nooks. In early spring, delicate umbels of tiny yellowish-green flowers float above the grass-like leaves on the breeze, ripening into charming brown capsules that linger. As autumn arrives, the semi-evergreen blades glow mahogany, determined to weather the winter, made easier by its deer and rabbit resistance due to the fuzzy texture. Tuck it along woodland paths or as a gentle groundcover beneath trees—it's the perfect low-maintenance addition to your moodiest, dampest spots, quietly weaving a lush carpet when paired with other woodland favorites, like ferns, woodland phlox, and trillium.
Conditions: Part shade to full shade; average to moist soil
Size: <1' tall, <1' wide
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Provides cover for small wildlife
Photo: Doug McGrady