Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
False Indigo
In German
Blau-Segge
falsches Indigo
In French
Bleu carex
faux Indigo
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
false Indigo
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
blue Sedge
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and False Indigo
Season and care of Blue Sedge and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and False Indigo Physical Information
Blue Sedge and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and False Indigo are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Blue Sedge and False Indigo
Care of Blue Sedge and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.