Blysmus rufus
Blysmus rufus
Blysmus
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–8
🐾 Pet-Safe
A northern wetland sedge that prefers consistently moist conditions and cool temperatures. Excellent for bog gardens, wet meadows, and naturalized areas in cooler climates. Requires good moisture retention and can tolerate seasonal flooding.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 12″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 8″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
Altay
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Great Britain
Inner Mongolia
Ireland
Kazakhstan
Kirgizstan
Manchuria
Manitoba
Mongolia
Netherlands
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
North European Russi
Northwest European R
Northwest Territorie
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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