Cyperus Sedge | Carex pseudocyperus
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Cyperus Sedge
Carex pseudocyperus
- Bright, lime-green leaves with flower stems bearing drooping, bristly little flowers
- The perfect pond edge plant for attracting wildlife, offering cover for emerging creatures including froglets and newly hatched dragonflies
- Flowers from May to August
- A fully hardy and low maintenance perennial plant, native to the UK
- Grows in a sunny or partly shaded position around ponds, bog gardens or woodland plantings
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Cyperus Sedge is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Cyperus Sedge generally grows to a height of 60-90 cm with a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Cyperus Sedge thrives in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Cyperus Sedge thrives in consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Cyperus Sedge flourishes in wet environments and needs sufficient watering to keep the soil waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Cyperus Sedge should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Carex pseudocyperus is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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