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Carex flacca

Carex flacca, Carex Blue, Glaucous Sedge, Blue Sedge Carex flacca, Blue Green Sedge Carex flacca, Carex Blue Grass

Carex flacca, commonly known as Blue Sedge, is an ornamental grass featuring green-blue foliage. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and will spread to cover 30 cm. Carex flacca is commonly included in borders, maintained in a container, mass planted as a groundcover on a bank, or grown around outdoor living areas. It is favoured among landscape gardeners due to its great aesthetics and versatility.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:20 cm
Spread:30 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCarex flacca, Carex Blue, Glaucous Sedge, Blue Sedge Carex flacca, Blue Green Sedge Carex flacca, Carex Blue Grass

Carex flacca Details

Carex flacca, commonly known as Blue Sedge, is an ornamental grass featuring green-blue foliage. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and will spread to cover 30 cm. It performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of dry periods, frost, cool climates, heavy soils, and coastal environments. Blue Sedge is commonly included in borders, maintained in a container, mass planted as a groundcover on a bank, or grown around outdoor living areas. Carex flacca is favoured among landscape gardeners due to its great aesthetics and versatility.

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