Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Grassland, moorlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
CAREX flacca
Common Name
Palm Sedge
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
ब्लू सेज
In German
Palm Sedge
Blau-Segge
In French
Palm Sedge
Bleu carex
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
azul de la juncia
In Greek
Palm Sedge
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
azul Sedge
In Polish
Palm Sedge
niebieski turzyca
In Latin
Palm Sedge
blue Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Blue Sedge
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Blue Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Blue Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palm Sedge and Blue Sedge Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Blue Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Blue Sedge are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
- Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Palm Sedge and Blue Sedge
Care of Palm Sedge and Blue Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.