Hybrid Sedge (Carex x Elytroides) Marginal pond plant
Hybrid Sedge, Carex x Elytroides, is a naturally occurring hybrid of Carex acuta and Carex nigra
This hybrid sedge grows in wet fields, by ponds, rivers and ditches
This plant forms attractive stands of long, strap like leaves which move gracefully in the breeze
Carex x elytroides produces flower stems in summer which reach up to 85cm in height
Height to 110cm (43in)
Planting depth 0-15cm (0-6in)
We would recommend a planting basket of at least 11cm across for one plant or, for more impact, plant several of the same variety in a larger basket.
Product code M0172
We ship all marginal water plants bare root, this means that we wash the soil off before packing plants. During the summer months we may need to trim some of the foliage back for shipping.