{"product_id":"carex-flacca","title":"Carex flacca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarex flacca\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile ornamental sedge prized for its arching blue gray foliage and adaptable nature. Forming a soft flowing mound, it provides year round texture in a wide range of garden settings and works particularly well as a groundcover, edging plant, or naturalistic accent in both sun and shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 12 in x 12 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; adaptable once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarex flacca is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia and is not native to North America. It is valued in ornamental landscapes for its attractive foliage color, durability, and ability to perform in a variety of growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides cover and nesting material for small birds while contributing protective habitat within naturalized plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers shelter for beneficial garden wildlife and helps create habitat in meadow, woodland edge, and restoration style plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart for mass plantings or groundcover applications and 18 - 24 in apart when allowing individual clumps to develop fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders, slopes, woodland edges, rain gardens, and naturalized areas where its blue gray foliage provides season long texture and contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright airy flower heads that contrast beautifully with the arching sedge foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides vertical structure and warm seasonal color alongside the cool blue gray leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeranium macrorrhizum (Bigroot Geranium)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Forms a durable flowering groundcover that complements the sedge's texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii (Threadleaf Bluestar)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Contributes fine textured foliage and outstanding golden fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Introduces soft lavender blue flowers and extended seasonal interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46555489632417,"sku":"G CAREX FLACCA","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Carexflacca.png?v=1781799536","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/carex-flacca","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}