Greater pond sedge (Carex riparia) is an aquatic plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: greater pond sedge or greater bank sedge.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: greater pond sedge, greater bank sedge
Scientific name: Carex riparia
Plant type: Aquatic, Bogs, Grasses
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Poorly drained
Garden type: Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Greater pond sedge (Carex riparia) – Petr Filippov, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Greater pond sedge (Carex riparia) – Emmanuel STRATMAINS, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR, via Wikimedia Commons
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