Starrush White-topped Sedge
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Rhynchospora colorata, also known as starrush whitetop, white star sedge, and white-topped sedge, is a perennial flowering plant in the sedge family. It has white bracts, giving it the appearance of white petals with long, green points. It is native to southeastern North America, from Virginia west to New Mexico in the United States, and south into the Caribbean islands.
The inflorescence is a dense cluster of small spikes, each containing several tiny flowers sitting atop green and white bracts. These bracts look much like leaves, but the actual leaves arise from the base of the plant. Attracts several pollinators.
Star sedge is a showy addition to a bog or water garden. It will also grow in regular garden soil with plenty of water. Divide the plant when the clumps get too big. Cut star sedge back in winter to make room for fresh spring growth.
It is frequent in swales, ditches, and wet places in southeast Texas, the Rio Grande Plains, the Edwards Plateau, and the Trans-Pecos. It grows in sand, loam, or clay, and poor drainage is okay. It sometimes grows submerged in shallow water.
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Height: 1'-2'
Spread: 2'-3'
Bloom: May-August
Light: Full sun, Part Shade
Water: Moist
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Southern United States, Mexico, South America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
