Starrush Whitetop, Star Sedge, White-topped Sedge, Whitetop Sedge, Star Rush, Dichromena colorata, Rhynchospora drummondiana, Rhynchospora stellata, Schoenus coloratus
Rhynchospora colorata (Star Rush) is an evergreen grasslike perennial boasting striking daisy-like flowers with 5-6 long, drooping, white bracts from late spring to early fall. The blossoms attract insect pollinators, including bees and butterflies. The foliage consists of narrow, long and tapering green blades that arise from the base of the plant. Native to Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas, Star Rush occurs naturally in wet coastal areas, dunes, and along roadsides and ditches. This unique and long-lived perennial sedge slowly spreads by rhizomes. A plant for shallow water at the edge of the pond or for the bog garden. It can make an interesting groundcover in moist landscapes.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
How many Rhynchospora colorata (Star Rush) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhynchospora colorata (Star Rush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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