Carex glauca
Blue Sedge
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.