Carex acutiformis - P9

Description
The Swamp Sedge (Carex acutiformis) with its blue-green, full-edged leaves is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for use in containers, solitary plants and group planting. Green flowers appear from May to June. It prefers well-drained, loose soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Swamp Sedge is well tolerant of frost. The runner-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative flowers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Swamp Sedge are blue-green, with entire margins.

Frost hardiness
The Swamp Sedge has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The green flowers of Swamp Sedge appear in panicles from May to June.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting