Carex flacca (Cyperaceae)

Glaucous sedge,   carnation grass

Native to calcareous grasslands, sand dunes, and estuary marshes in Europe. Also native to northern Africa and naturalised in eastern North America. A very variable species growing 15-60cm tall, with leaves to 4mm wide, sometimes green above and glaucous-blue below. The foliage is similar in colour to that of carnation leaves, hence the common name. This species spreads slowly but steadily to form dense, fine-textured masses and is very useful as a groundcover in full sun to light shade. Very drought tolerant. Adaptable to a wide range of soils.
Ht. 15 - 60cm. Very hardy


Price
  9cm pot       £3.00       Available Sept 2004