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greater pond sedge

Carex riparia

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae
Common Names: greater bank sedge

About this plant

C. riparia is a vigorously spreading rhizomatous perennial with linear, glaucous green leaves and tall stems bearing stout, erect, dark brown flowering spikes in early summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 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

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist or wet soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

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

Pests

Aphids sometimes attack stem bases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years