Buxus microphylla 'Green Pillow' ~ Green Pillow Boxwood Size:15 GALLON Plaintain-leaved Wood Sedge (Carex plantaginea)

Plaintain-leaved Wood Sedge (Carex plantaginea) in shade bed at the Morton Arboretum - Flickr - Jay Sturner

Sprawling stems sporting loose clusters of small pale lavender blue flowers bloom through spring

IMAGE: Javier martin

but provides the best fruit in full sun and well-drained soils

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Buxus microphylla 'Green Pillow' ~ Green Pillow Boxwood Size:15 GALLON Plaintain-leaved Wood Sedge (Carex plantaginea)Green Pillow Boxwood is a slow growing evergreen shrub with a dense cushion like habit. Its lush small leaves are lime green that bronzes lightly in winter. Insignificant cream flowers bloom in spring. Grows best in partial shade and moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. A carefree plant that is drought tolerant once established. Sports should be removed. Type: Shrub Height: 2 3' Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun,