Carex kraliana Miss Mississippi Mediterranean Europe Hans had discovered a sport

Hans had discovered a sport of Hosta 'Kiwi Full Monty' in which the central two colors had flip-flopped

oblivious to two more months of cold temperatures

topped with clusters of colorfast red flowers

We saw this charming little species on our expedition to north Vietnam in 2005

Carex kraliana Miss Mississippi Mediterranean Europe Hans had discovered a sportCarex kraliana is a little known sedge, native to mesic (good soil moisture) forests, from Maryland south to Florida and west to Texas. Carex kraliana forms an evergreen clump to 10" tall x 20" wide with medium width foliage, making an attractive foil to both ferns and hostas. Carex kraliana is named after the late Vanderbilt professor and carex guru, Bob Kral, who passed away in 2025. Our 2026 Plant Delights JLBG introduction is a strain of