About
Carex Ribbon Falls ('Et Crx02'PBR) is a clump-forming sedge that retains its foliage year-round. Its elongated, shiny leaves have a ribbon-like appearance and arch gracefully at the tips. This variety is well-suited for container gardening, hanging baskets, or creating a cascading effect over rocky areas.
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 shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Architectural, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist but well-draining soil in full or partial shade
- Pruning
- In winter remove dead leave
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free