Carex flacca

Blue Sedge

A cool season Sedge that creeps slowly by rhizomes; not invasive in habit. An excellent groundcover. Will stand up to some light traffic and is somewhat drought- tolerant once established.

Height: 8-12 in
Width: 18-24 in
Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Time: June,July
Hardiness Zone: 5 TO 9

Item #	Crop Image	Size	Current Inventory
20553.PT		10 Flat	91

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Plant Characteristics

Attributes

• Drought Tolerant

• Fairy Garden

• Green Roof Semi Intensive

• Rain Garden Shade

• Rain Garden Sun

Plant Habit

• Spreading

Light Conditions

• Sun to Part Shade

Flower Color

• Purple

Flower Hue

• Dark

Flower Height

• 8" to 12"

Flower Type

• Spike

Foliage Color

• Blue

Leaf Texture

• Medium

Divide

• Every Five Years or Longer

Growth Rate

• Slow

Origin

• Europe

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