{"product_id":"lincolnshire-pond-plants-carex-pendula-pendulous-sedge-native-pond-marginal-plant","title":"Carex pendula - Pendulous Sedge, Native Pond Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarex pendula, known as pendulous sedge, is a UK native evergreen sedge of damp woodland and wet, shady ground. It forms tufts of dark green, pleated leaves, and from May to July sends up arching stems hung with long, drooping, catkin-like flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePendulous sedge at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarex pendula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendulous sedge, weeping sedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, clump-forming sedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves to about 90 cm; flower stems 1–1.5 m. 50–100 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong, drooping, catkin-like spikes, May to July\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to deep shade; any aspect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist to wet, including heavy clay; tolerates drier soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–15 cm of water at most\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK (native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes pendulous sedge self-seed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, very readily. The RHS lists it as a weed with the potential to become a nuisance, as seedlings spread into borders and lawns. Cut off the flower spikes in midsummer before the seed sets, and do not put the seed heads on a home compost heap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to plant it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShady, damp pond edges, up to 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet clay and damp woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger wildlife gardens, where it has room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it good for wildlife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense evergreen leaves give insects shelter through winter. Wear gloves when handling it, as the leaf edges are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. 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