Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
South America
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Blau-Segge
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Bleu carex
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
blue Sedge
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Blue Sedge and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Blue Sedge and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.