Blue Wood Sedge
(Carex glaucodea)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Grasslike (Sedge)
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Flower Color: N/A
Flower Time: N/A
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Color: Tan / Brown
Autumn Color: Evergreen
Sun Conditions: Part Shade / Full Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: C. flaccosperma var. glaucodea
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Blue Wood Sedge is a larval host for several butterfly species and birds can eat the seeds.