Sedge Bunny Blue ® {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25}
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Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb' (Bunny Blue ®) (AKA Glaucous Woodland Sedge, Spreading Sedge, Hobb Sedge, Rush)
Pronunciation: KARE-eks laks-ih-KULM-is
Product: 9415
Product: 9415
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With stunning metallic silvery blue, 1/2" wide grass-like foliage, Carex laxiculmis ‘Hobb’ (Bunny Blue ®) is a versatile
native
Sedge that is often used as a vibrant accent for smaller gardens or as an eye-catching groundcover in
shady
areas of
borders
or woodland gardens.
Perfect for areas with
moist
soils such as low spots or on the edges of streams or ponds.
Reaching a mature height of only 12”, it spreads slowly to moderately quickly by rhizomes to form tidy clumps. Bunny Blue ® Sedge grows best in average soil that is evenly moist to wet. It prefers part shade to full shade, but will tolerate full sun full sun in northern zones with sufficient water. Soil should not be allowed to dry out, it needs consistent watering in hot summer weather.
Native to eastern North America, the vibrant blue foliage of ‘Hobb' is wider than most other Carex for superb texture and contrast with companions that are ordinary green. Tiny yellow flowers emerge in late spring but are not highly ornamental. Though evergreen in southern zones, plan to cut back the foliage in late winter to encourage fresh growth.
Reaching a mature height of only 12”, it spreads slowly to moderately quickly by rhizomes to form tidy clumps. Bunny Blue ® Sedge grows best in average soil that is evenly moist to wet. It prefers part shade to full shade, but will tolerate full sun full sun in northern zones with sufficient water. Soil should not be allowed to dry out, it needs consistent watering in hot summer weather.
Native to eastern North America, the vibrant blue foliage of ‘Hobb' is wider than most other Carex for superb texture and contrast with companions that are ordinary green. Tiny yellow flowers emerge in late spring but are not highly ornamental. Though evergreen in southern zones, plan to cut back the foliage in late winter to encourage fresh growth.
General information about Carex (Sedge): Carex, a splendid Sedge, yields graceful arching foliage that bends and bows, creating a lush, green coverage of color like a fresh coat of paint. Often used as a bold accent, for borders and mass plantings, in containers, or as a groundcover in shade and rock gardens, Carex can also be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, and utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on sloping banks. Carex is wonderful for erosion control, deer and disease resistant, long-lasting and easy to grow. Low-maintenance, non-invasive, and dense to the point of choking out weeds, Carex spreads by rhizomes (slowly in dry soils and moderately fast in wet soils). An excellent alternative to ivy and Pachysandra, Carex produces small, cream to brown, bottlebrush-like flowers in late spring that are rather insignificant to the plant's ornamental value. Most ornamental sedges grow best in moist or wet soil, however we do offer Pennsylvania Sedge which is an exception to that rule. As a complete lawn substitute, water feature plant, or simply a container at your front entrance, Carex will give a lush, tropical feeling to your garden. Gardener Tips Sedge looks its best when the foliage is cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth occurs. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. In northern zones, it does best when planted out of the way of winter winds and provided with some protection such as snow or straw. You simply cannot go wrong pairing a large garden scape of Coreopsis and Carex. Even in potted plantings, the golden blossoms of Coreopsis are a lovely foil to any Sedge. See all Carex (Sedge) |
Specifications
- Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
- AHS Heat Zone: 12-1
- Light:
Part sun
Shade
- Growth rate: Slow to moderate
- Mature height: 8-12"
- Spacing: 8-16"
- Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Wet Conditions, Rabbits
- pH of Soil: 5.0 - 7.8, Ideal pH: 5.5-6.5
- Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Grows Under Trees: Conifer - No, Walnut - No, Other - Yes
- Good for borders & edging: Yes
- Spreads by creeping: Yes
- Good for erosion control: Yes
- Evergreen: Yes
- Good for slopes: Yes
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Sedge Bunny Blue plants 03/13/2021 By Shannon Compton (VA) Product reviewed: Sedge Bunny Blue ® {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25} I am very pleased with my plants. They were a nice size and looked very healthy. I was also very pleased with how quickly they arrived! |
Beautiful Plants! 05/26/2020 By MacKenzie Cochran-Domben (MN) Product reviewed: Sedge Bunny Blue ® {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25} I ordered 50 of these grasses to border my perennial garden in place of boxwood. They were delayed by about 3 weeks from my initial request for delivery, which actually was fine given we had freezing temps into mid May. They arrived in excellent shape and... Read full review > |
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Our plants arrived in great condition with good size and healthy root structure. |
Beautiful and Healthy! 07/22/2016 By Michael Camaleri Product reviewed: Sedge Bunny Blue ® {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25} The plants arrived on time, packaged with care and looking perfectly healthy. They were packaged in a sturdy, waxed cardboard box, surrounded by newspaper. Much to my delight, it was evident the plants had been moistened but not drowned prior to packaging... Read full review > |
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Care
Sedge looks its best when the foliage is cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth occurs.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.
General information that applies to all plants:
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.
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