Blue Zinger Sedge Common Name: Blue Zinger Sedge Botanical Name: Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’ Blue Zinger Sedge Plant family: Cyperaceae Location: North Forest Trail Growing zone: 5-9 Height: 1′-1.5′ Spread: 1′-1.5′ Bloom time: July, August Bloom description: Small, insignificant greenish-white blooms. Leaf type: Long, thin, grass-like leaves in an attractive dusty blue. Evergreen in warmer climates. Garden uses: Decorative edging or groundcover, perfect for a rain garden. Wildlife benefits: No notable benefits, invasive in certain areas of Michigan and New York.
