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Carex flacca 'Burton's Blue'

Also Known As

  • Carex glauca 'Burton's Blue'
  • Blue sedge

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Carex flacca 'Burton's Blue' plant details

Carex flacca 'Burton's Blue' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex flacca 'Burton's Blue'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex flacca 'Burton's Blue'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Carex flacca 'Burton's Blue' plant

How to Grow Carex flacca 'Burton's Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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