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pendulous sedge

Carex pendula

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae
Common Names: great pendulous sedge

About this plant

A vigorous grass-like hardy perennial forming large clumps up to 1.5m tall, of dark green, narrow, pleated leaves, with tall stems bearing slender, drooping flower spikes

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamClaySandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate drier soils but will not grow as tall. For more information, see ornamental grasses cultivation

Pruning

Remove flower stems to prevent seeding. Cut out any dead foliage as it appears

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in autumn, or by division from mid-spring to early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids damaging stem bases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingFloating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years