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Rhynchospora colorata - White Star Sedge

Rhynchospora colorata
White Star Sedge, White-topped Sedge, Starrush Whitetop

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My "star dancer" resumed without difficulty last summer, it's a true delight.

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Remarkable for its white star-shaped flowers, the Rhynchospora colorata brings a touch of originality to boggy or damp gardens and luxuriant terraces.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time July to October
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Description

Noted for its white star-shaped flowers, earning it the name "Dancer Star," the Rhynchospora colorata brings a touch of orginality to boggy or damp gardens and luxuriant terraces.

Called the White-star Sedge by English speakers, this perennial grass-like plant, native to the southeast United States, grows in wet and marshy areas.

 

A  warm-climates plant, closely related to the Papyrus, it requires a lot of moisture to grow and flower properly. From mid-summer, it produces a multitude of inflorescences composed of three white star-shaped bracts. At 60cm (23.6 in) tall, it forms a clumping crown and therefore does not spread much.

 

Perennial, but hardy to -6C°, it will find its place in gardens with mild winters, on the edges of a pond or in a bog garden. Elsewhere, it should be grown in pots, in sun or part-shade, but always with a sufficient supply of water for good growth. A small saucer under the pot will suffice.

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to October

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Rhynchospora

Species

colorata

Family

Cyperaceae

Other common names

White Star Sedge, White-topped Sedge, Starrush Whitetop

Botanical synonyms

Dichromena colorata, Schoenus coloratus

Origin

North America

Product reference873012

Planting and care

Plant Rhynchospora in a sunny or semi-shaded location, in a warm but always damp area to benefit from its long flowering period. A perennial with medium hardiness, it can tolerate temperatures as low as -6°C/21.2°F. Below these temperatures, place the crown in a pot and protect the plant from the cold in a frost-free area while keeping it moist.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Pond edge
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, Clayey

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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