CAREX nigra

The soft, blue-gray foliage can accent green plants or blend with other blue-gray plants such as columbine, iris and lamium.

Product Description

CAREX nigra – Black Flowering Sedge

The soft, blue-gray foliage can accent green plants or blend with other blue-gray plants such as Columbine, Iris, and Lamium. Best planted for water gardens, ground covers, and rock gardens. It can grow in water up to 3-4″ deep. Although spreading in habit, it is not invasive. Native to eastern U.S.

Sun: Sun/Part Shade/Full Shade

Soil: Average, Moist, Well-drained

Size: Height 6-10in., Width 1-3ft.

Zone: 4-8

Flower: Insignificant

Bloom Time: April

Attributes: Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Heavy Shade, Erosion and Wet Soil Tolerant, Attractive Foliage, Native