Grasses > Sedge
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This plant's delicate arching stems belie the fact that it can be at bit of a thug, self-seeding freely where conditions are favourable. Tufted, evergreen grass with shiny, classical green foliage and dark brown catkin-like flowers in late spring and may. Works well in shady places and woodland plantings.
Location: full sun or partial shade.
Soil Type: moisture-retentive soil.
Growth Rate: slow.
Flowering Period: June to July.
Flower Colour: dark brown.
Other Characteristics: evergreen shiny foliage.
Plant Hardiness: fully hardy
Plant Care: Given favourable conditions the plant self seeds freely. Halt the spread of unwanted seedlings by removing them as part of routine border maintenance.
Matches: Juncus effusus 'Spiralis', Anemone nemorosa 'Alba', Convallaria majalis, Polygonatum odoratum, Primula vulgaris, Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White