Description of Carex pseudocyperus (Cyperus Sedge)

Carex pseudocyperus is cyperus sedge, a tall native sedge for pond margins and wet bog soil. It brings arching foliage and dangling flower spikes.

Appearance

It forms clumps of long arching leaves. Flowering stems carry drooping brown spikelets in summer. Height is often 60 to 100cm.

Care Guide

It prefers shallow water or very wet soil in full light.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade.
• Soil: Wet soil or shallow margins.
• Water: Keep roots constantly wet.
• Cut back: Remove old leaves in spring.
• Division: Divide in spring if clumps get large.

It spreads slowly in good conditions.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and pond edges where soil stays saturated. It works well as a mid to back layer among flowering marginals.

Use it to soften hard edges.

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