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Blue Sedge

Carex Flacca

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Overview

Blue Sedge (Carex flacca), a hardy perennial grass-like plant, features powdery blue-green foliage. Growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread, it thrives in USDA zones 4-9. Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils. Ideal for ground cover, borders, and underplanting. Low maintenance with minimal fertilization needs, it provides year-round interest in a landscape design with its textured, tufted appearance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–11Climate Mediterranean
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge (Carex flacca), a hardy perennial grass-like plant, features powdery blue-green foliage
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — though it thrives in well-drainedBlue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 9, making it a robust choice for various climatesBlue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — consistently moist conditionsBlue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge adapts well to a range of soil typesBlue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — arching leaves boast a unique powdery blue hue on the upper side and a glaucous green undersideBlue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — typically reaching heights of 6 to 12 inches with a comparable spread of 12 to 18 inches+85

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge (Carex flacca), a hardy perennial grass-like plant, features powdery blue-green foliage
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — though it thrives in well-drained
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 9, making it a robust choice for various climates
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — consistently moist conditions
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge adapts well to a range of soil types
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — arching leaves boast a unique powdery blue hue on the upper side and a glaucous green underside
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — typically reaching heights of 6 to 12 inches with a comparable spread of 12 to 18 inches
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — This versatile sedge grows in graceful
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — commonly referred to as Blue Sedge or Glauca Blue Sedge
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — it provides year-round interest in a landscape design with its textured
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Low maintenance with minimal fertilization needs
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Ideal for ground cover, borders, and underplanting
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread, it thrives in USDA zones 4-9
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — rarely troubled by pests or diseases
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — giving an additional visual interest without being ostentatious
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — For clients desiring a low-growing plant with year-round appeal, this sedge is an excellent choice
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — this sedge is relatively low-maintenance
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — and is drought tolerant to a degree
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — grass / ground cover for full or half
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge (Carex flacca), a hardy perennial grass-like plant, features powdery blue-green foliage; ideal for ground cover
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils; giving an additional visual interest without being ostentatious
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — This versatile sedge grows in graceful; consistently moist conditions
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread, it thrives in USDA zones 4-9; blue Sedge adapts well to a range of soil

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