Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Mexico
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-14
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light brown
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
tabardillo
In German
Blau-Segge
tabardillo
In French
Bleu carex
tabardillo
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
tabardillo
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Tabardillo
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Tabardillo
In Latin
blue Sedge
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Tabardillo
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and Tabardillo Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Tabardillo are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Tabardillo
Care of Blue Sedge and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.