pendulous sedge

How to Grow and Care for pendulous sedge

pendulous sedge · Carex pendula
Also known as: great pendulous sedge

Grow in fertile, moist or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate drier soils but will not grow as tall. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. For more information, see ornamental grasses cultivation

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Planting and Growing pendulous sedge

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained · Moist but well drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, moist or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate drier soils but will not grow as tall. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. For more information, see ornamental grasses cultivation

How to Water pendulous sedge?

Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for pendulous sedge?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for pendulous sedge?

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What Soil Is Best for pendulous sedge?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for pendulous sedge?

Poorly drained · Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize pendulous sedge?

Light balanced feed in spring and early summer growth

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How to Prune pendulous sedge?

Remove flower stems to prevent seeding. Cut out any dead foliage as it appears

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How to Propagate pendulous sedge?

Propagate by seed sown in autumn, or by division from mid-spring to early summer

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How to Transplant pendulous sedge?

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How to Care for pendulous sedge in Winter?

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How to Plant pendulous sedge?

Grow in fertile, moist or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate drier soils but will not grow as tall. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. For more information, see ornamental grasses cultivation

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How to Repot pendulous sedge?

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How to Harvest pendulous sedge?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids damaging stem bases

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The Toxicity of pendulous sedge

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Attributes of pendulous sedge

Plant typeAquatic · Bogs · Grass Like
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming · Tufted
OriginEurope to Afghanistan, Macaronesia

Scientific Classification

Species
Carex pendula
Genus
Carex
Family
Cyperaceae
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