Carex flaccosperma (blue wood sedge)

General info: Carex flaccosperma, commonly called blue wood sedge, is a North American native sedge that thrives in medium to wet soil in partial shade to full shade. Blue wood sedge does best in moist areas but is somewhat tolerant of drought. This native sedge is evergreen and clump forming. Blue wood sedge gets its common name from its attractive blue green foliage

Landscape uses: Carex flaccosperma is a wonderful native sedge to use for the edges of a perennial garden or path. Blue wood sedge is an attractive ground cover for shaded areas. This native sedge can also be used in low spots or along the edges of a stream or pond.