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Carex platyphylla

Silver sedge or blue satin sedge

A spectacular new clump-forming sedge with powder blue leaves up to an inch or more wide. Spreads slowly to form a wonderfully textured groundcover in moist or average soil. Tolerates dry shade once established. An early spring haircut makes room for clean new growth. Great for deciduous shade.


Height

8-12 Inches

Spread

12-18 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in shade or part shade in average to dry soil with good drainage. Water well on planting and regularly until established. Trim in late winter.

Characteristics & Attributes

Growth Rate
Medium
Exposure
Shade
Part Sun
Attributes
Edging
Drought Tolerant
Native to Northeast
Ground Cover
Dry Shade
Container
Native to US
Moist Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moist
Average