Pendulous sedge
A graceful, native sedge
Grown by Caroline
Enfield
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Pendulous sedge
- This native sedge has dark green leathery leaves which grow upwards and then droop to form a graceful weeping mound
- Carex's pendulous seed heads can often be seen by streams and brooks
- Slender flower spikes appear in July and August
- Evergreen for year-round interest
- Plant in the shallow edges of a pond or stream,
- Provides shade and shelter for wildlife including dragonflies
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Pendulous 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 Pendulous sedge is a large plant that can reach a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Pendulous sedge prefers partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Pendulous sedge prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Pendulous sedge requires frequent watering to keep the soil consistently moist or waterlogged, especially in warmer weather.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Pendulous 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?
Pendulous sedge is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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