Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Africa
Types
Not available
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Dracaena
In German
Blau-Segge
Dracaena
In French
Bleu carex
Dracaena
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Dracaena
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Dracena
In Latin
blue Sedge
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Dracaena
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Dracaena Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Dracaena are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Dracaena
Care of Blue Sedge and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
