Carex spissa 'Diego Blue'

Also Known As

San Diego Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Carex spissa 'Diego Blue' plant details

Carex spissa 'Diego Blue' is an easy to grow evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In summer silver flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex spissa 'Diego Blue'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: silver blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex spissa 'Diego Blue'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large evergreen, clumping sedge that has strappy particularly blue-gray foliage that will reach 3 to 4 feet tall. San Diego Sedge is found growing naturally near seeps and in canyon bottoms below 4,000 ft. Spring flowers held on arching stems are golden aging to buff tan. Tolerant of a wide variety of conditions from very wet in full sun to a relatively dry light shade in well drained, clay, or gritty soils. Best in full sun or partial shade with occasional summer irrigation where dry. The ability of this plant to handle both wet inundation and drought makes it a great candidate for bioswales. Hardy to USDA zone 6. Deer resistant.