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remote sedge

Carex remota

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

C. remota forms dense semi-evergreen tussocks of very thin, long, arching pale to bright green leaves. Drooping flower stems carry pale yellow-green flowers during early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for damp woodland gardens, grows best in moist but well-drained soil in part shade but adapts to a sunny spot if soil is reliably moist

Pruning

Cut back, rake or comb out any dead leaves and flowers in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years