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Carex (Carex pendula Fresh Look) - Start this Carex seed for an amazing accent plant! Commonly, this ornamental sedge is called Drooping Sedge, Weeping Sedge, or Pendulous Sedge, and you can see how the long, dark green leaves cascade downward, and the Carex plant is topped by handsome brown catkins in late spring.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
28 - 56 days
Carex (Carex pendula Fresh Look) - Start this Carex seed for an amazing accent plant! Commonly, this ornamental sedge is called Drooping Sedge, Weeping Sedge, or Pendulous Sedge, and you can see how the long, dark green leaves cascade downward, and the Carex plant is topped by handsome brown catkins in late spring. Carex ornamental sedge is perfect for the container, for naturalizing, or in the mixed border. Growing Carex ornamental grasses brings amazing rewards!
How To Grow Carex From Ornamental Grass Seed: Use small pots filled with seed starting mix. Place the Carex seeds onto the soil and cover thinly with sand or soil. To help keep the ornamental grass seed moist until germination occurs, cover the pots with clear plastic wrap. Move the Carex seedlings to direct sunlight once they have sprouted, either in a south facing window or greenhouse and remove the plastic wrap. Transplant the Carex plants into progressively larger containers as they grow. A mature Carex plant can be transplanted outdoors into its permanent place usually within one full growing season. At the time of transplanting, cut back once to keep the growth more compact. This Weeping Sedge grass prefers partial shade especially in the hottest zones, but it will also does well in full sun in cooler climates.
Common Questions
Do I need to deadhead my carex pendula?
Carex pendula plants reseed easily. To keep it from spreading you will need to deadhead the seed heads.
Should I divide my plants?
To manage the size of your plants it is recommended to divide them in the spring, so they do not smother any nearby plants.
Where are some good areas to use this plant?
This grass works great along riverbanks, in bog gardens or around ponds. It prefers damp soil.
