Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Carex pendula

Carex pendula

Synonym(s): Carex maxima Common Name: 'Weeping Sedge'

A UK native. Gracefully arching stems of yellowish catkin-like, drooping flowers are formed over large, robust, evergreen clumps of fairly broad, dark green leaves. Jun-Aug. H120cm S90cm

£10.00 - £12.50

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Care Instructions

A tough plant, this woodland sedge prefers a moist soil in semi-shade. It will however tolerate most conditions, even dry soil once established, and often self-seeds. Great for growing under trees with ferns and sweet woodruff..

  • Grasses & Bamboos
  • Good for dry shade
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for boggy soil
  • Good for clay
  • Good for dry soil
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Yellow flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 90cm to 1.2m
Plant No: 598

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871