Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Rock rose
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Blau-Segge
Zistrose
In French
Bleu carex
ciste
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
jara
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
esteva
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
skała róży
In Latin
blue Sedge
CISTHOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cyperaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Rock rose
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Rock rose Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Rock rose are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Rock rose
Care of Blue Sedge and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
