Blue Carex

Blue Carex is a soft, mounding ornamental grass with powdery blue foliage—perfect for adding color and texture to shaded beds and containers.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Part sun to full shade
Max Height
12 inches
Max Spread
12 inches

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Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’ (or similar blue-leafed varieties) is a cool-toned ornamental sedge valued for its cascading, slender blue-gray blades that form graceful clumps 10 to 12 inches tall and wide. Unlike many ornamental grasses, Blue Carex thrives in part shade to full shade and tolerates moist conditions, making it ideal for woodland edges, shady borders, or even rain gardens. It holds its color through most of the year and requires very little maintenance to stay tidy and attractive.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Cool blue foliage through most of the year

Landscape Uses:

Shade borders, groundcover, containers, rain gardens

Allergy Considerations:

Low

Kid/Pet Safety:

Non-toxic

Mess Factor:

Very low — minimal shedding or cleanup

Maintenance Level:

Very low — occasional grooming or division

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

Moderate — prefers moist, well-drained soil

Soil Tolerance:

Rich, organic soils; tolerates clay and damp areas

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate — appreciates regular watering in heat

Deer Resistance:

High — rarely browsed

Pest/Disease Resistance:

High — generally disease- and pest-free

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