Carex pendula 'Cool Jazz' (v)
pendulous sedge 'Cool Jazz'
A vigorous, grass-like clump-forming perennial up to 75cm in height, 1.5m in flower, with narrow leaves with creamy white margins and occasional narrow stripes into the leaf blade. These are brighter on young and new growth, and best in shade. Tall stems bear slender, drooping green flower spikes, later turning brown.
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Cream Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate drier soils but will not grow as tall. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. For more information, see ornamental grasses cultivation, pond plants and bog gardens
Propagation
Propagate by division between mid-spring and early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Remove flower stems to prevent seeding. Cut out any dead foliage as it appears. Can be cut back hard (to 20-30cm) in late winter before the flower stems appear from early March onwards.
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids damaging stem bases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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