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Physical description: Blue sedge is a dense, clump-forming sedge with
narrow, blue-gray to blue-green evergreen foliage that grows
to 6 to 12 inches. Although it blooms on terminal, cylindrical
spikes in late spring, this plant is grown mainly for its foliage
effect.
Optimal growing conditions: Blue sedge tolerates a wide range of soil conditions,
and exposures; it can adapt to areas with fairly heavy shade,
is very drought tolerant, withstands light foot traffic, is hardy
to about 0°F (-18°C). It prefers moist soil.
Susceptibility to pests and diseases:
There are no serious pest or disease
problems for this plant.
Use: Blue
sedge is well suited as groundcover or border plant in rock gardens
or moist and shaded areas near ponds or streams.
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