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Carex remota

remote sedge

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

Other common names
hesgen anghyfagos
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Cyperaceae
Native to the UK
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

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