Other common names
mountain sedge, hesgen feddal
Grass Like
A short, deciduous sedge with bright, apple-green arching leaves becoming orange-bronze in autumn. It grows to around 20cm and spreads to form a carpet similar to grass. Very dark brown flowerheads with yellow pollen on stiff wiry stems, develop in 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