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
Additional information
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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