Common Names: Blue Wood Sedge
Scientific Name: Carex flaccosperma
 
Plant Characteristics
• Duration: Perennial
• Size: Typically grows to a height of 6'' - 12'', forming clumping mounds.
• Foliage: Wide blue-green leaves.
• Bloom Color: Inconspicuous greenish flowers.
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Excellent shady groundcover
 
Growing Conditions
• Water Use: Medium
• Light Requirement: Part Shade to Full Shade
• Soil Moisture: Moist to Well-Drained, Occasionally Dry
 
Ecological Benefits
Blue Wood Sedge (Carex flaccosperma) is a native grass-like plant that thrives in woodland environments. It serves as a host plant for several moth species and provides important groundcover in shaded habitats. Birds eat the seeds.
 
Its dense growth helps prevent soil erosion while improving soil health. This adaptable sedge is ideal for naturalizing under trees and supporting biodiversity in low-light areas.
 
Photo credit: Girish Bhatt dogtooth77 Choess