Lesser Pond-Sedge
Lesser Pond-Sedge
Carex acutiformis
Carex acutiformis
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- Robust marsh plant that grows well in wet soil and pond edges.
- Low maintenance and easy to care for for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Shore plant that helps prevent erosion and provides stability to water edges.
- Increases biodiversity by offering shelter and food to insects and amphibians.
- Hardy and reliable year after year in temperate climates.
Carex acutiformis Lesser Pond-Sedge is a robust, native sedge that forms soft, green clumps along ponds and damp soils. A moisture-loving shore specialist and native plant, it brings a calm, natural presence to water-edge spaces.
This aquatic grass tolerates quiescent water levels, with slender blades that sway in breezes. It supports local biodiversity and creates a wildlife-friendly backdrop in moist landscapes.
Add Carex acutiformis Lesser Pond-Sedge to your collection for a dependable, easy-to-grow addition to moist gardens and borders.
Care and Watering
Carex acutiformis, the Lesser Pond-Sedge, prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water to keep the bed evenly damp, especially in dry spells; avoid standing water in winter. Mulch lightly to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Trim dead foliage in late winter and divide clumps every 3–5 years to maintain vigor and flowering potential.
Location
Plant in full sun to part shade; it tolerates wet, boggy soils near ponds or rain gardens with good drainage away from hot, drying sun.
Tips
Group for a natural look, use as a wildlife-friendly border, and monitor for yellowing from moisture stress or nutrient balance.
Carex acutiformis Acute-leaved Sedge adds calm and structure to pond margins and wet garden areas. This striking grass species works beautifully in combinations with reeds and other water- and marsh plants, ideal for those seeking natural contrasts and seasonal shifts. (Category: aquatic and marsh plants, garden plants, water and marsh plants)
With graceful leaf stalks and a strong silhouette, the Acute-leaved Sedge creates striking lines and texture in borders and planting groups. Use it as an accent or in groups for a calm, green look; a subtle focal point in any green design. Elegant, structure-providing and timeless.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Max height full grown | 150 cm |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Riparian plant zone 1 |
| Flower color | Brown |
| Leaf color | Green, Blue |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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