Weeping Sedge. Evergreen clumps of yellow-green deeply pleated leaves, with long arching stems and pendulous red-brown flowers. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex pendula
Evergreen clumps of yellow-green deeply pleated leaves, with long arching stems and pendulous red-brown flowers.
	
	
	Category: Grasses and Sedges
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Carex | 
|---|---|
| Species | pendula | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Weeping Sedge | 
| Flower Colour | red, brown | 
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 90cm | 
| Family | Cyperaceae | 
| Spread | 1m | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | yellow, green | 
| Flowers From | May, October | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year | 
| Border | Border, Woodland | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | 
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