
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
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