'Blue Zinger' Sedge (Carex)
Perennial
- Blue arching foliage adds refreshing color and texture!
- Semi-evergreen, providing year-round color.
- Leaves sway in the breeze.
- Easy to grow in challenging sites.
- Zones 5-8, part sun/shade, 16" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Blue sedge, caralluma, mace sedge
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Height x width: 8-16" x 12-24"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Blue-gray
Season of interest: Year-round
Features: Winter interest, wet soils, suitable for slopes, space savers, rain gardens, heat tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, container, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rain garden, slopes, small spaces, under planting, waterside, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Best growth occurs in part-sun (4-6 hours sun), but the plant will grow in shade (< 4 hours sun).
Water: Prefers even moisture.
Spacing: 12-24 inches.
Fertilizing: Needs very little. On poor soil, a light scattering of time-release fertilizer in spring should be all that is needed.
Winterizing: No special care. It holds its color over winter, so wait until early spring to cut back the foliage.
Maintenance & pruning: Can divide clumps every few years. Cut foliage to the ground in early spring before new growth occurs.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.