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Carex pendula - Hanging Sedge

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Carex pendula is a distinctive variety of Hanging Sedge that lends an exotic touch to your landscape. This versatile perennial grass can reach a commanding height of up to 1. 5 meters, adorned with mesmerizing pendulous seed heads and vibrant green arching leaves. While its native habitats stretch from Europe to North Africa, Carex pendula settles comfortably into diverse soil types and exhibits a preference for moist conditions. Proving its adaptability further, it weathers brief drought periods and enjoys sun exposure, ranging from full sun to partial shade. A unique visual treat, this Hanging Sedge morphs with the seasons, shining lush and glossy from spring to summer, then unveiling an intriguing display of seed heads come autumn and winter. Bringing beauty and resilience in one package, Carex pendula offers visual stimulation all year round and effortlessly enhances any water garden, rain garden, or damp soil setting.

  • Size: Up to 1.5 meters tall
  • Flowers: Pendulous seed heads
  • Foliage: Green, arching leaves
  • Water usage: Prefers moist conditions but can tolerate brief drought
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Seasonal Interest: Offers year-round visual interest with changing textures throughout the seasons
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