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Carex acutiformis (Swamp sedge)

Other names: Marsh sedge, Lesser pond sedge, Carex paludosa, Lesser bank sedge, Sniddel , Sniddels

C. acutiformis is a vigorous, spreading, rhizomatous perennial with linear, red- or brown-flushed, light green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing dark brown flower spikes in summer.
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1.2m max. spread

1.2m max. height

2-5 years to maturity

Carex lurida (Sallow sedge)

Other names: Lurid sedge, Bottlebrush sedge, Shallow sedge

C. lurida is a variable, tufted perennial with arching, linear, bright green leaves and yellow-green flowers from early summer until early autumn.
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0.6m max. spread

1m max. height

2-5 years to maturity

Carex flagellifera (Glen Murray tussock sedge)

Other names: Carex flagellaris 'Cyperacea' , Weeping brown sedge, Orange hair sedge, Carex lucida

C. flagellifera forms clumps of linear, reddish-brown leaves, and tall stems of pale brown flower spikes in late summer.
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1m max. spread

1m max. height

2-5 years to maturity

Carex pendula (Pendulous sedge)

C. pendula is a grassy perennial with long, dropping red-brown flowers in summer.
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1.5m max. spread

1.4m max. height

2-5 years to maturity

Carex riparia (Greater pond sedge)

Other names: Greater bank sedge

C. riparia is a fast spreading grass with linear leaves and tall stems bearing dark brown flower spikes in early summer.
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1.5m max. spread

1.2m max. height

2-5 years to maturity