Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
एमु बुश
In German
Blau-Segge
Emu Bush
In French
Bleu carex
Emu Bush
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Emu Bush
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Emu de Bush
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Emu Bush
In Latin
blue Sedge
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Emu Bush
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and Emu Bush Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Emu Bush are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Emu Bush
Care of Blue Sedge and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
