lesser pond sedge
Also known as: marsh sedge; swamp sedge; lesser bank sedge; sniddel; sniddels
A robust, clump-forming, perennial native sedge of ponds, streams and boggy areas, spreading to form very dense clumps of pale, greyish-green foliage about 1.2m tall. Produces tall, fluffy, pale brown flower spikes in summer, followed by black seed heads
Scientific classification
- Species
- lesser pond sedge (Carex acutiformis)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like · Aquatic · Bogs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lesser pond sedge
Distribution map
Eastern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lesser pond sedge
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lesser pond sedge care guide
- Constantly damp root zone, suitable for pond edge wet soil areas
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Constantly damp root zone, suitable for pond edge wet soil areas
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak grass-type aquatic feed monthly spring through summer time
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, tidy if possible after foliage begins to die down
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in early spring or by division in mid spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any waterside location, boggy or wet soils in sun or part shade. Robust, spreading plant only suited to large pond areas. See bog gardening and pond plants for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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