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cyperus sedge

Carex pseudocyperus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae
Common Names: sedge hop

About this plant

A deciduous, tuft-forming, slowly-spreading perennial with bright yellow-green leaves 0.5-1.2cm wide. The flowers stems are shorter than the leaves and bear decorative, bristly finger-shaped flowers in June to July

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moisture-retentive soil, can be grown as marginal or bog plant in sun or light shade

Pruning

Cut back in the autumn as the foliage fades

Propagation

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

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free, could be affected by a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years