Bog star
Parnassia palustris
Bog star is a charming wildflower native to wet meadows and boggy ground, producing elegant white star-shaped flowers in late summer. It requires consistently moist, calcium-rich, nutrient-poor soil and does not tolerate drought or enriched garden soils. Best grown in a specialist bog garden or rain garden setting where its exacting moisture requirements can be reliably met.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Does Not Tolerate Drought Or Drying Out
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 3, 2017 by Catherine Thery (cc-by-sa)
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