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    Carex pendula

    Also Known As

    • Drooping Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Carex pendula plant details

    Carex pendula is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex pendula

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex pendula

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Drooping sedge will develop into a bold, dark green grass-like plant with dramatic, pendulous, six inch long, brown flower spikes on tall arching stems. Provide moist soils and part shade. Pair with Astilbe, Epimedium, Hosta, and Ligularia.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Carex pendula plant

    How to Grow Carex pendula

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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