Carex Flaccosperma

Blue Wood Sedge, Sedge
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Easy to Grow and Maintain
Carex Flaccosperma is an easy to grow native sedge. In spring, new growth emerges green and ages to an eye-catching powder blue. Plant with purple-leaved Heuchera for a pleasing combination. Evergreen in warmer zones.Line a path or walkway with this charming Sedge. Most at home in a moist, woodland setting; it is perfectly suited for stream or pond borders.

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Code CAFS

Patent

Plant Type Perennials, Grasses

Species

Height Short 6-10"

Spacing Plant 10" apart

Bloom Time Not Applicable

Sun / Shade Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade

Zones 5-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay, Acidic

Water Needs Medium

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Special Features

  • Deer Resistant
  • Winter Interest

Planting Sites

  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Edgers
  • OK in Containers
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Wet Site Tolerant

Carex General Information

Carex is a huge genus of more than 1,500 species of perennials with triangular, grass-like stems. Flowerheads develop on panicles of short spikes. Suited to many sites, Sedge will tolerate wet and/or shade well. Excellent in foreground or as an edger. Spreads slowly. Grass-like, colorful foliage is often brightly hued or variegated. Supplemental watering may be necessary for top performance. Ornamental Grasses and Sedges are restricted from Idaho and Oregon. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Carex Plant Care

Sedge prefers a moist, well-drained soil with part shade. Very easy to maintain, Carex requires little if any feeding and in early spring, cut back by 1/3 or simply tease out dead blades to spruce up appearance. Division is best done in the spring.

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