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  1. clanless

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    I've been fighting to get rid of this plant for a couple of years now - it's come back every year and so has now earned it's place in the garden.

    Anyone know what it is called - is it some kind of fancy grass?

    It's planted on the edge of the patio area - so I'm looking for some more to balance up the look.

    Ta.

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    Pendulous Sedge :yikes:

    Carex pendula | pendulous sedge/RHS Gardening

    It can increase in size, is difficult to dig out and can self seed everywhere.


    It will do that all by itself.
     
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      To be fair it's a nice looking grass but as Scrungee says,It will seed everywhere,even in your lawn,if you're not partial to it I'd get rid..saying that I've been trying for years.:rolleyespink::thumbsup:
       
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        Pendulous sedge :smile: :blue thumb: - I have come around to quite liking it. It is the only plant in the garden with spikey leaves - who doesn't like spikey....:biggrin:
         
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          I had one appear on a grassy area at my plot, it grew bigger and bigger and when I tried to reduce it in size by digging some out around the perimeter, I first tried a spade [1] then an axe and a mattock, failed so built a huge bonfire on top of it as that was the only way of getting rid of it.

          [1] Wonder where that spade got to :scratch:

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            Ah, a Carex pendula burning, such a beautiful sight! :wub2::roflol:

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              This is one of those things that even the snails won't touch. I like the death by bonfire route, but knowing this plant as I do, it'll do a protea and actually enjoy the extra warmth!
               
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                I'll remind you about this post in a couple of years time..;):heehee::thumbsup:
                 
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                  Would removing the seed pods be an option to try and keep it under control?
                   
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                  Probably would help Phil, but then I'm a great fan of weedkillers. Glyphosate if I want rid of permanently or pelargonic acid if I just want the area to look tidy quickly.

                  I won't be throwing a load of petrol on anything to get rid of it...:biggrin:.
                   
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