Carex basiantha Cousin Itt Leonotis Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight' is

Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight' is a vigorous grower that matures into a spectacular 3' wide clump

This 2006 Asiatica Nursery (Barry Yinger) introduction is still quite rare in collections

The 12" tall x 18" wide rosettes are brightest in early spring

named after This species was named after the late UC DAvis Evolution/Ecology professor

Carex basiantha Cousin Itt Leonotis Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight' isCarex 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