Carex Ribbon Falls ('Et Crx02'PBR)
sedge [Ribbon Falls]
An evergreen, clump-forming sedge with long, glossy ribbon-like dark green foliage which curls towards the tips. A good variety for pots, hanging baskets or cascading over a rockery
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers moist but well-draining soil in full or partial shade
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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
In winter remove dead leave
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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