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:
Plant out in reliably moist soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond in shallow water no deeper than 5cm (2in). A low maintenance plant, remove dead leaves and spent flowers as necessary. Divide congested clumps in early spring every few years.
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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