Carex platyphylla 'Blue Satin'

Also Known As

Blue Satin Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

5a-9b

Carex platyphylla 'Blue Satin' plant details

Carex platyphylla 'Blue Satin' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex platyphylla 'Blue Satin'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex platyphylla 'Blue Satin'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful introduction by Woodlanders Nursery and related to Carex plantaginea. Though frost hardy below USDA zone 5, above zone 7 it remains evergreen with iridescent blue-green leaves glowing in even the deepest of shade. A great contrast to yellows in the garden. Regular moisture, full shade to dappled sun. Cut back in early spring to renew growth.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Carex platyphylla 'Blue Satin' plant

How to Grow Carex platyphylla 'Blue Satin'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant