About
Carex pendula 'Moonraker' is a robust, clump-forming perennial that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It features narrow foliage that begins with cream and green stripes, gradually maturing to solid green as the growing season progresses. From upright stems emerge slender, arching flower spikes that are initially green and transition to brown later on.
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
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, 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
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
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 ornamental grasses cultivation, pond plants and bog gardens
- 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