Grass - Ornamental
Carex flaccosperma
Blue Wood Sedge
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
Exposure: Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade Shade Tolerant
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade
Evergreen sedge forms attractive clumps of narrow, blue-green leaves. Thrives in moist conditions but will tolerate drought. An American native groundcover for shade. Greenish-white flower is insignificant.
Height6-10"
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Spread6-12"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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Landscape Application:
Mass or group in woodland gardens, shade gardens, borders, edging or groundcover.
Carex flaccosperma Plant Care:
Prefers moist soil but will tolerate some drought. Cut back to 3" in March.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)
Blue Wood Sedge Merit Awards and Special Collections
Blue Wood Sedge Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate to high soil moisture.
Special Benefits
Bog
Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant