Grass - Ornamental
Carex glauca 'Blue Zinger'
Blue Sedge
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
Exposure: Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade Shade Tolerant
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade
Steel blue semi-evergreen grass-like foliage. Colonizes to form a graceful ground cover. Thrives in moist soil but tolerates some drought. Provides winter interest.
Height8-16"
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Spread10"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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Landscape Application:
Accent or mass in moist borders, woodland gardens, bogs or along water margins.
Carex glauca 'Blue Zinger' Plant Care:
Prefers moist soil but will tolerate some drought. Cut back to 3" in March.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)
Blue Sedge Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moist
Special Benefits
Bog
Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant