Pendulous sedge (Carex pendula) is an aquatic plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: pendulous sedge or great pendulous sedge.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: pendulous sedge, great pendulous sedge
Scientific name: Carex pendula
Plant type: Aquatic, Bogs, Grasses
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
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 Pendulous sedge (Carex pendula) – Josep Gesti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Pendulous sedge (Carex pendula) – Yoan MARTIN, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR, via Wikimedia Commons
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