Carex pensylvanica Straw Hat PP 29432 Sun Perennials macranthus has been a superbly

macranthus has been a superbly vigorous performer in our gardens

Following the small white flowers in spring are bright red fruit in the fall

is a narrow pitcher

when I spied one plant that stood out from the others

Dryopteris goldieana makes a spectacular clump

Carex pensylvanica Straw Hat PP 29432 Sun Perennials macranthus has been a superblyCarex pensylvanica 'Straw Hat' has surprisingly prospered in our hot, humid, summer, where this species typically doesn't thrive, since its native range runs from Canada south to Arkansas. The narrow, fine textured, semi evergreen foliage is topped with flowers in mid spring, atop upright 8" tall stalks. By summer, the foliage lays flat, creating a beautiful textural carpet. Although native to moist woods, it has thrived for us in our amended sandy