Carex pensylvanica Straw Hat
This rhizomatous and vegetative form of Carex pensylvanica 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.
Tolerates full sun with irrigation but part shade is best. The bright green foliage reaches only five to six inches. Lower growing and slower spreading than the species.
- Common Name Pennsylvania Sedge
- Variety Straw Hat
- Zone Zone 4
- Mature Size 5-6" H x 12"W
- Bloom Time April–May
- Plant Type Grasses
- Flower Color Brown and Yellow
Photo courtesy of Intrinsic Introductions