Carex pseudocyperus (Sedge Hop)
Cypress-like Sedge, Cypresslike Sedge, Sedge Hop, Gray Sedge
Carex pseudocyperus (Sedge Hop) is a tuft-forming, slowly-spreading perennial boasting bright green grassy leaves 2-3 ft. long (60-90 cm). In summer, decorative dark green spikelets appear among the foliage and hang from long stems above the foliage. This moisture-loving plant is an excellent choice as a marginal or bog plant.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 2 ft. wide (60 cm). Will slowly spread by rhizomes and self-seeding.
- Performs best in full sun or light shade in moisture-retentive soil. Can grow in shallow water, up to 3 in. deep (7 cm).
- This is a showy accent plant for beds and borders, containers, rain gardens, bog gardens, near ponds and streams where it adds wonderful character and texture to plant combinations.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids.
- Cut back in the autumn as the foliage fades.
- Propagate by seed sown in autumn, or by division from mid-spring to early summer.
- Native to Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Carex - Sedges |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom, United States, Midwest, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Carex - Sedges |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom, United States, Midwest, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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