Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
pinkroot
In German
Blau-Segge
Spigelia
In French
Bleu carex
Spigelia
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Spigelia
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Spigelia
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Spigelia
In Latin
blue Sedge
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Cyperaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Pinkroot
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and Pinkroot Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Pinkroot are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Pinkroot
Care of Blue Sedge and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.