Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Light Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Missouri primrose
In German
Blau-Segge
Missouri Primel
In French
Bleu carex
Oenothera macrocarpa
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
prímula Missouri
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Missouri primrose
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Missouri Primrose
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Wiesiołek ozdobny
In Latin
blue Sedge
Primrose Missouri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Missouri Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Missouri Primrose
Care of Blue Sedge and Missouri Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.