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Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'
Blue Green Sedge
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
An eye-catching sedge with striking grasslike foliage of slivery-gray/blue/green which proves adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Typically thrives in moist, partially-shaded conditions, yet will tolerate dry conditions once established. In cooler summers, this silver blue groundcover tolerates full sun. Forms a dense groundcover that also tolerates light foot traffic. Provides multiseasonal interest with semi-evergreen foliage. Also known as Carex glauca 'Blue Zinger'.
Mature Height:
12-18 in
Mature Spread:
12-18 in
Spacing:
12-18 in
Zone:
5-9
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' Characteristics & Attributes:
Ornamental Grass
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Ground Cover
Container
Low Maintenance
Foot Friendly
Mass Planting
Great Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
| • | Moist Areas |
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
| • | Woodland Garden |
| • | Edging |
| • | Groupings |
| • | Woodland Edge |
| • | Stepping Stones/Path Edge |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Border or Bed |
Foliage Color
| • | Silver |
| • | Blue |
| • | Gray |
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Taller Ground Cover |
| • | Spreading Clump |
| • | Arching |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
| • | Winter |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |