Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 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, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Glossy Abelia
In German
Blau-Segge
Glossy Abelia
In French
Bleu carex
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Abelia brillante
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
blue Sedge
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dipsacales
Family
Cyperaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Blue Sedge and Glossy Abelia
Care of Blue Sedge and Glossy Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.