Carex flacca
Blue Creeping Sedge |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 8.090.300
(=Carex glauca) Although not a well-known species, this is a versatile and carefree groundcover that tolerates a wide range of conditions. Plants form a low, creeping mound of narrow blue-green, grassy looking leaves. Short spikes of flowers are insignificant. Nice for edging, in the rock garden or containers. May be mown or clipped in early spring to tidy up any brown leaf tips. Clumps are easily divided in spring or early fall. Evergreen in most regions. Very drought tolerant once established. Sometimes called Carnation Grass.
Further details for
Carex flacca
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Green
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover Massed Woodland
Flower Head Size Very Small
Height 10-20 cm 4-8 inches
Spread 25-45 cm 10-18 inches
Foot Traffic Light
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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