Carex flacca

blue sedge
Hardy, low, blue-green grassy foliage spreads slowly into mats. Use as ground cover or little lawn. Delicate flowers held on thin stems during summer.
height 12–18in
width 12–18in
tolerates Cold, Drought, Heat, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant infrequently, when the top two inches or so of soil feel dry. Usually this will mean every week or two in dry weather. This plant will look more lush if given water. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 0F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Medeteranian
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 6–11, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Cut back to within a couple inches of the ground in late winter to keep tidy. Additional pruning during the spring and summer will force more lateral growth.