Carex pendula
pendulous sedge
With its vigorous and grass-like demeanour, this hardy perennial commands attention as it forms substantial clumps boasting dark green, narrow, pleated leaves and tall stems that bear slender, drooping flower spikes. As a native plant, thriving in damp woods and shaded areas, Carex pendula is best suited for cool, damp soils and adaptable to both shady and sunny positions, providing year-round interest with dense clumps of evergreen leaves and offering vital winter shelter for insects. However, its propensity to self-seed readily demands careful management, especially in damp areas, to prevent invasive tendencies and ensure its graceful presence enhances rather than dominates the garden scene.
How to care for Carex pendula:
Remove flower stems to prevent seeding. Halt the spread of unwanted seedlings by removing them as part of routine border maintenance. Cut out any dead foliage as it appears. Wearing gloves, comb through old or damaged foliage in late winter to tidy if necessary.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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