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Carex pendula

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Carex pendula (great drooping sedge) bears faded green flowers during late spring to mid summer. The foliage is deep green in colour and evergreen. A specimen plant, Carex pendula (great drooping sedge) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics Carex pendula is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.