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    • Photo of Carex platyphylla foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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    Carex platyphylla

    Also Known As

    • Broad-leaf Silver Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Carex platyphylla plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex platyphylla

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: pleated leaves, textural, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex platyphylla

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A spectacular clump-forming sedge with powder blue leaves up to an inch or more wide. Spreads slowly to form a wonderfully textured groundcover in moist or average soil. Tolerates dry shade once established. An early spring haircut makes room for clean new growth.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Carex platyphylla plant

    How to Grow Carex platyphylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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