Carex flacca
Blue Sedge
A cool season Sedge that creeps slowly by rhizomes; not invasive in habit. An excellent groundcover. Will stand up to some light traffic and is somewhat drought- tolerant once established.
- Height: 8" – 12"
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: June, July
- Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Carex flacca
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Attributes
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
- Drought Tolerant
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
- Fairy Garden
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Plant Habit
- Spreading
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Flower Color
- Purple
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Flower Hue
- Dark
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 8" to 12"
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Foliage Color
- Blue
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Growth Rate
- Slow
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Origin
- Europe
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Carex flacca
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
Golden Moneywort
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Spreading
- Spread: 18" – 24"
Lamium maculatum 'Ghost'
Nettle
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Spreading
- Spread: 18" – 24"
Thymus praecox 'Pink Chintz'
Creeping Thyme
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Spreading
- Spread: 18" – 24"
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