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Carex platyphylla

Blue Satin Sedge

Plant Type:

GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS

Carex platyphylla - Blue Satin Sedge makes a dense blue tousled mound composed of broad blades, glabrous and glaucous. Specimens vary: some plants are greener, some bluer. Ours is a clone from a typical blue plant found growing near our barn at Quackin' Grass. Site in fertile, moist soil in an open, dappled or morning sun exposure. Established potted sedge from division.


Height:

12 in

Spread:

12 in

Zone:

4 to 8
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Characteristics and Attributes for Carex platyphylla

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Dappled Shade
  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Shade

Attributes

  • Grass Garden
  • Natural Garden
  • Border
  • Foundation
  • Grouping
  • Edging
  • Woodland
  • Rock Garden
  • Knot Garden
  • Labyrinth
  • Wildlife Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Moist

Origins

  • Eastern North America

Propagated By

  • Division