Product Description
Carex flacca (glauca) – Blue Sedge
Native/Non-native – Non-native
Hardiness Zone – 4-9
Sun – Full sun to partial shade
Moisture – Moist to dry
Size – 8-10″ height x 12″ spread
Comments
* Cool season
* Blue-green foliage
Description
Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’
Glaucous sedge
This Emerald Coast introduction is indeed an improvement over the species. It is much more light blue than what we’d previously grown. Excellent and versatile shade groundcover for dry or moist spots. Cool season, evergreen in warm climates, more clump forming than C. flacca.
Height
8-16 Inches
Spread
12-24 Inches
Spacing
12 Inches
Bloom Color
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
Glaucous sedge Interesting Notes
Blue sedge spreads to form a mat of bluish-green foliage. The plant can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. Best growth occurs in the sun but the plant will grow in shade. -Michigan State
“Ornamental grasses can be a beautiful addition to any garden,” said Mary Hockenberry Meyer, co-author of Ornamental Grasses for Cold Climates. Grasses vary in color, size, and growth patterns and can add a nice sense of movement to your landscaping. Meyer said, “Most grasses are virtually pest-free and winterhardy.” For this reason, they are usually a practical, economical and long-term investment. They are easy to grow, even in areas and soil where other garden plants often fail. “One issue with ornamental grasses is deciding where to plant them and how to incorporate them into your landscape,” said Meyer. Perennial borders are often a good place to start experimenting with ornamental grasses. There are a number of sizes and varieties that are suitable for this type of landscaping. www.gardenpride.com
Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’ Growing and Maintenance Tips
C. flacca can be found in calcareous grasslands and marshes in Europe and is adaptable to a wide range of soils. Drought tolerant once established. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Propagate by division of clumps every few years. Cut foliage to the ground in early spring before new growth occurs. Use in containers, or as a slowly spreading groundcover in the shade and rock garden.
Additional Information
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Spring / Early Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Soil Moisture Needs
• Well-Drained
Plug Type
• Landscape Plug™
Propagation Type
• Vegetative
Attributes
• Grass Type: Cool Season
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