About
Carex pendula is a robust, grass-like perennial that produces substantial clumps reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features narrow, pleated leaves in a deep green hue and has elongated stems that support delicate, arching flower spikes.
About the genus
Carex encompasses both deciduous and evergreen species, characterized by their rhizomatous or tufted growth habits. These perennials feature triangular stems topped with linear or strap-like foliage, and they produce spikes that can be either short or elongated, adorned with small green or brown flowers.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Chalk, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Poorly-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Aquatic, Bogs, Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Europe to Afghanistan, Macaronesia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- 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 pendulous sedge
- Pruning
- Remove flower stems to prevent seeding. Cut out any dead foliage as it appears
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in autumn, or by division from mid-spring to early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids damaging stem bases
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free