Blue Zinger Sedge

Common Name:

Blue Zinger Sedge

Botanical Name:

Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Family:

Cyperaceae

Zone:

5-9

Height:

1-1.5'

Spread:

1-1.5'

Bloom Time:

August, July

Bloom Description:

Small, insignificant greenish-white blooms.

Trail/Garden Location:

North Forest Trail

Garden Uses:

Decorative edging or groundcover, perfect for a rain garden.

Wildlife Benefits:

No notable benefits, invasive in certain areas of Michigan and New York.

Leaf Type:

Long, thin, grass-like leaves in an attractive dusty blue. Evergreen in warmer climates.