Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
dwarf papyrus
In German
Blau-Segge
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Bleu carex
papyrus nain
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
papiro enano
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
papiro anão
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
blue Sedge
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Blue Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.