Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
maiden grass
In German
Blau-Segge
Mädchen Gras
In French
Bleu carex
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
hierba doncella
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
grama de solteira
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
blue Sedge
virgo herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Maiden Grass
Care of Blue Sedge and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.