Pendulous sedge
A graceful, native 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.
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.
Prune annually
Cut back after flowering
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
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- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower
