Pendulous sedge
The Highlights
- 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
The Highlights
- 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
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
Disease free. Can be affected by aphids - if this becomes a problem, spray with a mix of water, soap and vegetable oil or remove the aphids by hand. MORE
Keep well watered
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out, watering well if planted in a border.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows best in full sun but will be fine with some partial shade
Any moist soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil - loam is ideal.
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from pond water or soil. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower