Carex nigra

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Carex nigra

Black Sedge

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Description

This ornamental grass is 0.5-0.75' high x 1-3' wide and has dark blue/green to blue/gray foliage that has a powdery white underside. It has black flowers and seed heads that look attractive but are not showy. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Walkways

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.