Carex flaccosperma
Blue wood sedge
A beautiful native groundcover with striking glaucus blue foliage, Blue Wood Sedge is easy to grow and evergreen in warmer zones, though it benefits from a late winter cut back. Early spring flowers are slender and form interesting seed heads. Forms tidy clumps and spreads by seed.
Height6-10 Inches |
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Spread12 Inches |
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WheatUSDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
Interesting Notes
Nice as a native shady groundcover, Blue Wood Sedge spreads slowly in the woodland garden, mixing easily with wildflowers and ferns. Evergreen clumps of foliage are 6-10" tall, with bluish, quilted, 1/2" wide leaves. Plants are not very picky about soils or moisture, and thrive in bright shade. Enjoy adding this one to your collection of natives! Niche Gardens
Taxonomy Texas A&M
Growing and Maintenance Tips
C. flaccosperma can be found in rich, calcareous woods and bottomlands and is adaptable to a wide range of soils. Spreads slowly by rhizomes and is quite drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or 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.
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