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Carex platyphylla
Blue Satin Sedge
Plant Type:
SHADE PERENNIALSCarex platyphylla - Blue Satin Sedge makes a dense blue tousled mound composed of broad blades, glabrous and glaucous. Specimens vary: some plants are greener, some bluer. Ours is a clone from a typical blue plant found growing near our barn at Quackin' Grass. Site in fertile, moist soil in an open, dappled or morning sun exposure. Established potted sedge from division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Carex platyphylla
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Dappled Shade
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade
Attributes
- Grass Garden
- Natural Garden
- Border
- Foundation
- Grouping
- Edging
- Woodland
- Rock Garden
- Knot Garden
- Labyrinth
- Wildlife Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Moist
Origins
- Eastern North America
Propagated By
- Division