Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
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
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Fuchsia
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
फ्यूशिया
In German
Blau-Segge
Fuchsie
In French
Bleu carex
Fuchsia
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Fucsia
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
φουξία
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Fúcsia
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Fuksja
In Latin
blue Sedge
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Cyperaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Fuchsia
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Fuchsia Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Fuchsia are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Fuchsia
Care of Blue Sedge and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.