Grass - Carex glauca 'Blue Zinger'

– Provides habitat for beneficial insects and small wildlife.

– Generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

– Cool-season grower with peak growth in spring and fall.

– Foliage provides year-round interest, especially in milder climates.

– Groundcover
– Mass plantings
– Erosion control on slopes
– Containers

– Features narrow, arching, steel-blue leaves that add fine texture and color contrast to the garden.

– Foliage remains evergreen in mild climates and semi-evergreen in colder regions.

– Produces small, greenish-white, inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring to early summer.

– Plant in spring or fall, spacing 18–24 inches apart to accommodate mature spread.

– Position the crown at soil level in well-drained, humus-rich soil.

– Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9.

– Cut back foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges to maintain a tidy appearance.

– Prefers consistently moist soil but is drought-tolerant once established.

– Can tolerate short periods of standing water up to 2 inches deep.

– Thrives in full sun to partial shade; best foliage color is achieved in full sun.

– In hotter climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.

– Not typically harvested; primarily used as an ornamental groundcover.

– Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth.

– Produces insignificant greenish-white flowers in late spring to early summer; primarily grown for its foliage.

– Pairs well with shade-tolerant perennials like Hostas, Ferns, Astilbes, and Heucheras.

– Complements moisture-loving plants in rain gardens and alongside water features.