Carex flacca |
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Blue Sedge |
Description
The Blue Sedge is a semi-deciduous perennial with blue-gray leaves that form a spreading clump to 18" tall. It should receive sun to part sahde, with average to little summer watering when established. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Water Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.