Carex basiantha Cousin Itt Hellenia Alabama nurseryman Maarten Van der

Alabama nurseryman Maarten Van der Giessen in 2011

which is a hint that it is exceedingly drought tolerant and likes really well-drained soils

Canna 'Minerva' makes a 5' tall stalk with brilliant white and green striped leaves

the towering 9' tall stalks of Hedychium 'Elizabeth' are topped with clusters of giant

architecturally symmetrical rosette of very dark green leaves with lovely bud imprint patterns

Carex basiantha Cousin Itt Hellenia Alabama nurseryman Maarten Van derCarex basiantha 'Cousin Itt' is a 2026 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a 2022 Patrick McMillan collection from Jasper County, South Carolina. This is an amazing, but little known sedge, that's exceeded our wildest expectations in the garden. Native from NC west to Texas, Carex basiantha thrives in average to wet soils, where it forms very attractive tightly knit tussocks. Our garden planting has made a 1' tall x 5' wide evergreen to semi evergreen