Carex flaccosperma

Blue Wood Sedge (Carex flaccosperma)Sedge Family Blue Wood Sedge is naturally found in shady forests, often in floodplains, bottomlands, or moist meadows. It can be drought tolerant when established, but moist soils will promote better growth.Wide, blue-green leaves are evergreen in North Carolina. Plants are clump forming, but will spread slowly through rhizomes. It’s rich color, leaf texture and shape, and non-aggressive nature make it a great companion plant for many woodland plants. Try with, White Wood Aster, Foamflower, Zig Zag Goldenrod, Eastern Columbine, Goats Beard, or at the base of shady shrubs. Blooms: Green, 3-4 weeks, April-MayLeaves: 6-12” evergreen leaves are blue-greenHeight: 6-12” Space: 6-12” Soil: Average-MoistExposure: Part shade-ShadeFauna: Evergreen foliage provides habitat in winter, moth host plantSeeds: Spike-like seed heads turn golden brown when ripe and are very attractiveDeer Resistance: HighZone: 5-8Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont, unco