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Blue Arching Perennial That Offers Year-Round Color and Shape
The Blue Zinger Sedge is a must-have in any garden, with its lovely color and shape that elevates any space! This grass-like perennial also thrives in the shade, making it a great accent under larger trees or plants.
This plant has a blue hue with an arching form to add more color and shape to your yard, hedge, and more. And it's semi-evergreen, meaning you get this beautiful blue throughout the year.
Plus, this compact plant is easy to grow and resists diseases and pests. This hardy option is also tolerant to deer and salt, meaning you can enjoy this stunning plant for many seasons to come.
Ready to add a pop of blue to your green space? Then buy the Blue Zinger Sedge today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: This sedge plant thrives in partially sunny to fully shaded areas and can adapt to various soil types, including wet soil. In cooler zones, it has been observed to tolerate full sun. It grows best in partially sunny areas (4-6 hours of sunlight) but can also thrive in shady areas (less than 4 hours of sunlight). When planting, space other plants 12-24 inches apart.
2. Watering: Water the newly planted perennial deeply once or twice a week to encourage proper root growth. While this plant prefers moist soil, it is more drought-tolerant than other sedges. Adding 2 to 3 inches of mulch can help the soil retain moisture and protect the roots from extreme temperatures.
3. Fertilizing: For optimal growth, fertilize with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer when planting and in spring. It needs very little. On poor soil, a light scattering of time-release fertilizer in spring should be sufficient.
4. Pruning: Remember to prune back your sedge to about 2 inches if you are in an area where the grass dies back. New growth will emerge in spring. There's no special care required, and it holds its color over winter, so it's best to wait until early spring to cut back the foliage.
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Product Details
Mature Height: | 1 ft. |
Mature Width: | 1-2 ft. |
Sunlight: | Part Shade |
Blooms: | Late spring |
Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
Botanical Name: | Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' |
Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
Grows Well In Zones: | 5-9 outdoors |
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