Carex flacca (Blue Sedge)

Prized for its soft blue foliage, Carex flacca (Blue Sedge) is a beautiful sedge forming a slowly spreading clump of narrow, arching leaves, blue-green above, and glaucous blue beneath. In early summer, it bears inconspicuous, slender, brown flower spikes, upright at first then slightly nodding over. Reminiscent of the garden carnation foliage, Blue Sedge is a great choice for naturalizing since this species spreads steadily to form a dense, fine-textured ground cover. Evergreen in warm winter climates

• Grows easily about 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). This plant will spread over time by rhizomes to form a dense ground cover.
• Enjoys full sun to part shade and thrives in medium to wet soils. Adaptable to a wide range of soils, including alkaline soils and can withstand some salinity. Drought tolerant. Can grow in standing water no deeper than 2 in. (5 cm).
• Perfect plant for borders, woodland gardens, rock gardens, rain gardens, bog gardens, near ponds and streams, edge paths or walkways, and as a ground cover.
• Deer tolerant and low maintenance.
• Generally disease and pest free.
• May be mown or clipped in early spring. Cut foliage to the ground and remove in late winter in cold winter climates
• Clumps are easily divided in spring or early fall.
• Native to the Mediterranean area