Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Rosa arkansana
In German
Blau-Segge
Rosa arkansana
In French
Bleu carex
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
blue Sedge
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Blue Sedge and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.