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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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.