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Carex Blue Zinger

Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Also known as: Blue Zinger Sedge

Zone 4-8
Sun Full Sun – Part Shade
Water Moderate
Height 10-12 in
Deer Resistant Evergreen
SKU: WN-CAREX-BLUE-ZINGER Category:
Plant Overview

Carex Blue Zinger

Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Carex 'Blue Zinger' is a ornamental perennial sedge. A distinctive steel-blue sedge with narrow, arching, intensely blue-colored leaves. A striking color accent for mixed borders, containers, and shaded gardens. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions from moist shade to average borders. Largely evergreen and low maintenance. Cut back in late winter or early spring. Excellent for edging, woodland gardens, rain gardens, and containers where graceful, fine-textured foliage provides season-long interest.
Specifications

Plant Details

Size & Growth

Mature Height
10-12 in
Mature Spread
12-18 in
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Foliage
Powder Blue

Landscape Uses

Groundcover, Edging, and Mass plantings

Pairs well with: Heuchera, Hostas, Sedum, Coreopsis

Origin

Europe

Care & Culture

Growing Guide

4-8 Hardiness Zone
Full Sun – Part Shade Sun Exposure
Moderate Water Needs
Moderate Drought Tolerance
Adaptable, Well-Drained Soil Type
6 - 7.5 Soil pH