pendulous sedge
Also known as: great pendulous sedge
A vigorous grass-like hardy perennial forming large clumps up to 1.5m tall, of dark green, narrow, pleated leaves, with tall stems bearing slender, drooping flower spikes
Scientific classification
- Species
- pendulous sedge (Carex pendula)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic · Bogs · Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pendulous sedge
Distribution map
Europe to Afghanistan, Macaronesia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pendulous sedge
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pendulous sedge care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
Pruning
PruningRemove flower stems to prevent seeding. Cut out any dead foliage as it appears
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn, or by division from mid-spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids damaging stem bases
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