Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Linear
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
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
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, 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, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Blau-Segge
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Bleu carex
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
blue Sedge
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Blue Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.