Brown beak-sedge
Rhynchospora fusca
Brown beak-sedge is a specialist wetland sedge that requires consistently waterlogged, acidic, nutrient-poor soils to thrive, making it best suited to bog gardens, pond margins, or rain gardens. It is rarely grown as a conventional garden plant and is most valuable in ecological restoration and wetland habitat projects. This plant needs very specific conditions and is not recommended for beginners or standard garden beds.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Saturated Or Boggy; Never Allow To Dry Out
Soil pH
4 – 4.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 31, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Florent BECK (cc-by-sa)
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