Botanical Name: Common Names:
Rhynchospora colorata Starrush Whitetop, White Star Sedge, White Topped Sedge,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Water Plants Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Evergreen grass-like perennial with white daisy-like flowers from late spring through to autumn. Great for bog gardens or water gardens. Grows approx. 30-60cm H x 60-90cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Borders / Shrubbery, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cyperaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: TBA
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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