Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
strawflower
In German
Blau-Segge
Strohblume
In French
Bleu carex
strawflower
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
strawflower
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
strawflower
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
strawflower
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
strawflower
In Latin
blue Sedge
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Strawflower
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Strawflower Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Strawflower are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Strawflower
Care of Blue Sedge and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
