Attractive architecturally shaped broad foliage contrasts well with other plants. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex plantaginea
Attractive architecturally shaped broad foliage contrasts well with other plants
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Carex |
---|---|
Species | plantaginea |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Group planting, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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