Carex glauca

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Carex glauca

Blue Sedge

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Description

This Carex is a tough sedge that works in a variety of environments. It will grow in full sun or underneath shade trees. Carex flacca has a lot of variety in form and color. It is a slow spreader, with blue-grey foliage and flower heads in late spring.

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green, Yellow Green, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Water Garden, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.