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Re: Is this a grass.
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It's Pendulus Sedge, Carex pendula. Opinions vary as to whether it is a worthwhile garden plant, but I can confidently state that it is horrible, and should be removed (much easier to dig out than you might suppose, by the way).
- Posted: Mon. 23rd May 2022 19:06
Re: Hi can someone help me identify this plant
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It's Pendulus Sedge, Carex pendula. Opinions vary as to its right to exist in gardens. It often gets mistaken for something worthwhile, when clearly it isn't. It makes quite a neat tussock when it's young, but from then on becomes a thicket of mostly dead leaves out of which emerge drab green tassels, which are the flowers, followed by far too many seeds which germinate everywhere. In gardens, you'll sometjmes see pitiful attempts to tame it by cutting it to the ground with shears, but it always returns. It's much easier to dig out than you might suppose. I've seen it infest entire gardens because it was allowed to, when it could have easily have been kept on top of.
- Posted: Tue. 3rd May 2022 21:37
Re: What plant is this please.
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Not sure if its carex everglow
- Posted: Tue. 25th August 2020 17:50
- Posted: Tue. 25th August 2020 17:46
Re: What is this ornamental grass?
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Carex pendula. Can be a bit of a thug.
- Posted: Thu. 4th July 2019 09:21
Re: Please identify for me!
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Hi Jack, a helpful reply from someone on our social media "Looks like pond sedge. Pops up all over my garden." I hope that helps? Thanks Nicola
- Posted: Tue. 2nd January 2018 12:19
Re: Re: Help, what is this plant?
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Agree if its Carex pendula - it will self seed and you'll be dealing with seedlings for years afterwards
- Posted: Mon. 15th May 2017 13:25
Re: Help, what is this plant?
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Looks like Carex pendula. Get rid of it while you still can!
- Posted: Mon. 15th May 2017 10:43
Re: Help, what is this plant?
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Hi Al,
One follower on our social media thinks this is a type of Carex plant. I hope this helps?
Thanks, Nicola
- Posted: Mon. 15th May 2017 06:52
Re: Grass Identification
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Carex pendula! lucky you. The first one in a garden is really pretty but by number 500 you start getting tired of them!
- Posted: Sat. 17th September 2016 09:51
Re: Grass Identification
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Hello
Without seeing the entire plant, I cannot be sure, but could it be Carex pendula?
Rachel
- Posted: Mon. 12th September 2016 11:35
Help with control of Carex acutiformus needed
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I have planted this plant alongside an artificial stream water feature in a private garden. The grass has now spread into the stream and I am worried it will damage the construction of the stream bead. It is hugely invasive and I would not use this plant again. Any advice how to control> I read cutting twice in summer will prevent spreading too much. I now tried to dig it out, which is back breaking because of the rhizomes. I can't pull it out of the stream bed.
- Posted: Mon. 9th November 2015 10:57
Re: Evergreen perennials for winter interest in cottage garden beds
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Go for the sedges, carex marowii or liriope, which looks like grass.
- Posted: Sat. 11th October 2014 12:26
Re: What grass is this please?
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Hi, Looks like a Carex pendula, which grows vigorously in our climate. Watch out for seedlings, as they can get everywhere. But it can be useful in a border as it will usually stay evergreen.
- Posted: Tue. 3rd September 2013 07:21
Re: Carex elata Aurea
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Update: I planted 3 in water at the pond edge, and they've thrived.
- Posted: Mon. 26th August 2013 18:37
Re: Plant ID request..
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Hello Judi. I'm not sure but I think it's Carex pendula? Like you I've wondered, I'm interested to know too. Most gardens in my area have it - it's worst to remove from clay I've found - I've bent spades! Resorted recently in a new garden to using a crowbar :-)
- Posted: Sun. 9th September 2012 09:21
- Posted: Sun. 19th August 2012 16:48
Re: Carex elata Aurea
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Hi, Alan,
Carex will grow in shallow water that is about 5-7cm deep, meaning the roots are planted in the soil that is under the water.
Kathy C
- Posted: Mon. 13th August 2012 22:39
Carex elata Aurea
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Will this grass grow on the edge of a pond if the roots are actually under water?
- Posted: Fri. 10th August 2012 12:27
Re: Can anyone tell me what this plant is in my garden?
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Glad to help. Here are some suggestions for trailing plants. All are evergreen/ semi evergreen with some architectural personality:
-Carex 'Frosted Curls' (hairy grass with cascading, trailing awns. I mix this with purple trailing sedums and it looks lovely)
-Carex 'Silver Sceptre' (similar, thicker leaves)
-Carex 'Triffida' (even thicker leaves, like a Spider Plant)
-Cortaderia selloana 'Splendid Star' (dwarf golden pampas grass, plumes give height too)
-Prostrate rosemary (great smell, somewhere you might brush past)
-Any Vinca minor varieties (flowers range from blue/ purple/ white). You can try vinca major if you have space.
-Clematis 'Avalanche'... NZ evergreen clematis, usually trained upwards but often happier trailing (white flowers Spring)
-Fatshederas can be treated the same way, but need training to keep them going down not outwards/ upwards. They are very lush and jungly.
-You can also use herbacious clematis such as aromatica, if your planters are tall enough.
-And don't forget the humble nasturtium. Some of the older varieties (single scarlet flowers) have really enormous lush leaves
XAX
- Posted: Tue. 21st February 2012 17:24