White Topped Sedge (Rhynchospora colorata)

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Rhynchospora colorata (L.) H. Pfeiffer

Whitetop Sedge, White-topped Sedge, Starrush Whitetop, Star Sedge, Star Rush

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonym(s): Dichromena colorata, Rhynchospora drummondiana, Rhynchospora stellata, Schoenus coloratus

USDA Symbol: RHCO7

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)

Spikelets in a round cluster enclosed at base by a set of 5-6 long, drooping, white bracts with green tips; stem triangular.

The striking whitish bracts on this sedge make it appear as if it has showy, daisy-like flowers. These bracts attract insect pollinators, which is unusual in this primarily wind-pollinated family. The genus name is from the Greek rhynchos ("beak") and spora ("seed") and alludes to the beaked achenes.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TX , VA
Native Distribution: Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas.
Native Habitat: Frequent in swales, ditches and wet places in southeast Texas, Rio Grande Plains, Edwards Plateau, to Trans-Pecos. Grows in sand, loam, or clay, poor drainage okay. Sometimes grows submerged in shallow water.

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
Conditions Comments: 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.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Deer Resistant: High

Information and photos from:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=RHCO7

Image Information

Photographer: Page, Lee
City: Austin
County: Travis
State: TX
Location Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Display Gardens.
Accession date: 2014-07-09
Filename: LMP_IMG0178.JPG
Slide Index: P1010524.JPG
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Landscape
Shot: Flowering plants.
Date Taken: 2012-05-08
NPIN Image Id: 38897

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