Groundcover and Vines – Clumping – Blue Zinger Sedge

Blue zinger sedge 

 Botanical name: carex flacca ‘blue zinger’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 1.5 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 5-9 

Foliage color:  green/blue 

Growth rate:  grows less than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size and to promote new spring growth

Propagation methods:  propagate by division in the spring or summer months 

Landscape use:  groundcover, shade gardens, edging 

Light needs:  2-4 hours of sun per day 

Special features: flood tolerant 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant:  spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or clay 

Companion plants: ferns, irises, hostas

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no