Carex
'Straw Hat'
pensylvanica
PP#29,432
This rhizomatous and vegetative form of Penn sedge has a vigorous habit. It also has more substantial flower clusters than the species with reliable heavy spring bloom in April–May. It makes a good groundcover for dry shade. I have it planted with Polemonium x 'Heaven Scent'. Tolerates full sun with irrigation but part shade is best. The bright green foliage reaches only five to six inches.
COMMON NAME
Pennsylvania Sedge, Common Oak Sedge
LIGHT
Part shade
HEIGHT
5 to 6 inches
NATIVE
YES
BLOOM SEASON
April–May
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
2016
ROYALTY
$0.15
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