Grasses
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'
Blue Zinger blue sedge
Fine blue foliage creates a low, flowing groundcover with a soft texture. This selection is more clump-forming than the species, though it can still spread, making it useful for edging and filling between larger plants. Established plants handle dry spells; contain its spread near natural areas.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- Height: 8–10 in.; flowers 12–18 in. · Spread: Slowly expanding groundcover
- Water
- Dry to moist once established
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Bloom
- Late spring.
Sizes & prices
- #2$24.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerant once established.
Seasonal interest
- Habit
- Cool-season sedge; leaves may persist in mild winters.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Cut back in early spring before new growth.
- Maintenance
- Monitor spread and remove unwanted plants.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.