Carex gentilis ssp nakaharae Yushan Cardamine discovered by Minnesota's Hans Hansen

discovered by Minnesota's Hans Hansen

We have also found it to grow quite well on slightly acidic soils under garden conditions

This Southeast native forms 2' tall yellow pitchers starting in early spring

with a terminal spray of mostly upward and occasionally outward facing 2" yellow flowers

The wide tropical-looking glossy green foliage makes a short rosette

Carex gentilis ssp nakaharae Yushan Cardamine discovered by Minnesota's Hans HansenWe discovered this fantastic sedge on Taiwan's highest mountain, Yushan (Nantou County), at 7,400' elevation. In our garden, Carex gentilis ssp. nakaharae 'Yushan' has made a stunning 18" tall x 3' wide, finely textured, evergreen specimen. I find Carex gentilis ssp. nakaharae a marvelous textural addition to the woodland garden.