Carex remota

RHS Plant Profile
remote sedge

Other common names

hesgen anghyfagos

Grass Like

Forms dense semi-evergreen tussocks of very thin, long, arching pale to bright green leaves. Drooping flower stems carry pale yellow-green flowers during early summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cyperaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe to N Africa, Iran & Lebanon

How to Grow

Cultivation

Ideal for damp woodland gardens, grows best in moist but well-drained soil in part shade but adapts to a sunny spot if soil is reliably moist

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging

Pruning

Cut back, rake or comb out any dead leaves and flowers in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free