White Star Grass, Star Rush, White Topped Sedge

Dichromenalatifolia

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dichromena (dy-KROH-men-uh)
Species
latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Rhynchospora latifolia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lynn Haven, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Sanibel, Florida

Abita Springs, Louisiana

Inman, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Galveston, TX | June 2015 | neutral

The white star Rush is growing profusely alongside the roads on the west end if Galveston Island.

J
Inman, SC | June 2013 | positive

Love this plant and don't think it will take over like the regular rush was attempting to around our pond. I had to hack it out beginning...Read More

K
Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) | May 2010 | positive

Growing on my canal bank this year. So far it doesn't seem like it will be invasive, staying close to the bank.

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