Prized for its intense blue foliage, Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' (Blue Sedge) is a robust, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial sedge forming a slowly spreading clump of attractive, grass-like, glaucous-blue leaves. In late spring or early summer, it bears insignificant cream-colored flower spikes among the foliage. 'Blue Zinger’ is reported to be taller than the species and to have lighter blue foliage color. Low maintenance, Blue Sedge is a great choice for borders or rock gardens or as a ground cover. Evergreen in warm winter climates.
| Plant Type |
Ornamental Grasses |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
18" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Wet Soil |
| Attracts |
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| Garden Uses |
Ground Covers, Rain Gardens |
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' (Blue Sedge) | Blue Sedge 'Blue Zinger', Glaucous Sedge 'Blue Zinger', Carnation Grass 'Blue Zinger' || Prized for its intense blue foliage, Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' (Blue Sedge) is a robust, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial sedge forming a slowly spreading clump of attractive, grass-like, glaucous-blue leaves. In late spring or early summer, it bears insignificant cream-colored flower spikes among the foliage. 'Blue Zinger’ is reported to be taller than the species and to have lighter blue foliage color. Low maintenance, Blue Sedge is a great choice for borders or rock gardens or as a ground cover. Evergreen in warm winter climates.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Ground Covers, Rain Gardens
