Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Carex laxiculmis 'Blue Bunny'

Carex laxiculmis (Sedge)

Sedge

Insignificant flowers during the summer. Evergreen foliage is a beautiful silvery blue color. Each leaf is about 12-14" long an 1/2" wide.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Carex does well in shade, something that is not common to true ornamental grasses. Grows well in moist, well-drained soils. This new Carex is a wonderful plant choice to border a pathway. Use Blue Bunny as a groundcover.

Interesting Information
Carex from Greek keiro, to cut, alluding to the leaf margins which are often sharp.


Plant Type
Ornamental Grass

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Bloom Color
Non-Flowering

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Foliage Color
Matte Grey-Blue


Height
12-16 Inches


Spread
12-16 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9


Patented
Yes

Plantain Lily

Hosta

(Plantain Lily 'Rock Island Line')

Plantain Lily

Hosta

(Plantain Lily 'Teaspoon')

Carex siderosticha

(Sedge 'Banana Boat')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color
Non-flowering
Exposure
Shade-Part Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Med-Wet
Wildlife/Disease Resistance
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Rock Garden