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Creeping Sedge Carex laxiculmis 'Bunny Blue'

Previously known as:

  • Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb'
  • Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb' BUNNY BLUE
Phonetic Spelling
KAY-reks laks-ih-KULM-is
Description

Creeping sedge is a native semi-evergreen to evergreen sedge that performs well in part shade to shade in medium to wet sites. It is found in moist wet woods in the eastern USA. It grows to 1 foot high and about as wide. Even though it is evergreen it will perform best if cut down in late winter.  In addition, Carex laxiculmus is heat tolerant and flourishes well under dry shade conditions.

Plant in average soil that has been amended with organic matter. The more sun it gets the more water it needs. It will slowly form a clumping ground cover for shady to part shady areas. It looks great planted along walkways, between paving stones or in a shady border and is a good alternative to supplement for hostas.

Pest, Disease, Problems: Spider Mites, Aphids, Thrips, Rhizoctonia

More information on Carex laxiculmis.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Part Shade Garden, Durham County
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#water garden#rain garden#white flowers#yellow flowers#shade garden#sedge#low maintenance#mass planting#disease resistant#pest resistant#deer resistant#groundcover#native ornamental grass#wet soils tolerant#partial shade tolerant#HS302#heavy shade tolerant#perennial#boggy sites
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#water garden#rain garden#white flowers#yellow flowers#shade garden#sedge#low maintenance#mass planting#disease resistant#pest resistant#deer resistant#groundcover#native ornamental grass#wet soils tolerant#partial shade tolerant#HS302#heavy shade tolerant#perennial#boggy sites
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Carex
    Species:
    laxiculmis
    Family:
    Cyperaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Seed
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 2 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ground Cover
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Semi-evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Dense
    Mounding
    Spreading
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Fine
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Wet
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Insignificant
    Spike
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    Yellow/white flowers bloom in late spring/early summer (May to June). However, they are insignificant and not showy.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Semi-evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Blue
    Gray/Silver
    Green
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Rosulate
    Leaf Shape:
    Linear
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    The leaves are light green to a blue-green or silver-blue and grow in dense rounded clumps. The arching grass-like leaves are 12-14 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Cross Section:
    Angular
    Stem Description:
    The flower stems are triangular and arching
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Small Space
    Walkways
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Rain Garden
    Water Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Diseases
    Heavy Shade
    Insect Pests
    Wet Soil