Carex 'Feather Falls' (v)
sedge 'Feather Falls'
An evergreen sedge, producing tussocks of arching mid-green foliage finely striped and edged in white. In late spring produces upright, buff-coloured, feathery plumes followed by clusters of small, green fruitlets
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown | Green Variegated White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Variegated White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Variegated White | |||
| Winter | Green Variegated White |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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