Carex Species, Blue Wood Sedge, Heath Sedge, Thiinfruit Sedge

Carexflaccosperma

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carex (KAR-eks)
Species
flaccosperma (flak-oh-SPER-ma)
Synonym
Carex grisea var. mutica
Carex laxiflora var. mutica
Carex microsperma
Carex xanthosperma
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pittsboro, Indiana

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Pittsboro, IN | January 2020 | positive

Great native groundcover for dry shade, similar to C. laxiculmis but tolerates dryer sites. Foliage has a strong blue tinge similar to L...Read More

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