CAREX platyphylla

A clump forming native woodland sedge with glaucous blue leaves up to 1 in. wide. Prefers dry, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. Native.

Product Description

CAREX platyphylla – Blue Satin Sedge

A clump-forming native woodland sedge with glaucous blue leaves up to 1 in. wide. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full shade or partial shade. Can adapt to drier soils once established. Best used as a border or groundcover in shade, butterfly, or pollinator gardens. Native to Ohio.

Sun: Part Shade/Full Shade

Soil: Moist, Well-drained

Size: Height 8-12in., Width 8-12in.

Zone: 4-8

Flower: Light Brown, Insignificant

Bloom Time: April to June

Attributes: Low Maintenance, Tolerant to Dry Soil, Heavy Shade and Drought, Deer Resistant, Native