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Carex flaccosperma
Carex flaccosperma
Common Name: 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.

Height: 6-10 Inches
Spread: 12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8

Sisyrinchium nashii 'Suwannee'
Sisyrinchium nashii 'Suwannee'
Common Name: blue-eyed grass

Soft blue star-shaped flowers with gold centers rise above fine, semievergreen, Iris-like foliage from May to June. Excellent for edging, the 3/4" flowers are very good sized for the genus. A strong floral show without seeding around and a tidier habit with more flower power than the straight species.

Height: 8-10 Inches
Spread: 12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9