Carex pendula (Weeping Sedge, Carex)

Type	Herbaceous flower, Grass, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Green Flowers (Summer early), Dark green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Carex pendula description: This upright yet arching Carex looks good planted informally in groups, where it can be dotted ammoung herbaceous plants and other lower growing plants, such as Hosta and ferns. It will seed naturally and come become something of a weed plant, but is a useful plant in problematic shady damp areas.

Carex pendula cultivation notes: This tough UK native sedge will tolerate full shade or sun, ideally in a sheltered spot. Plant this hardy Carex in any soil, even water logged soils. Mulch every few years and water occasionally during drought. Suites growing in woodland or shady beds as naturalist planting

Plant Strengths: Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.

Design & Plant Use for Carex pendula:

Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting

Common Missspellings: Carrex, Carrix, Karricks

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Carex pendula (Weeping Sedge, Carex)

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