Claybank beaksedge
Rhynchospora rugosa
Rhynchospora
Cyperaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This specialized beaksedge requires consistent moisture and partial shade in warm climates. Best suited for wetland restoration or specialized bog gardens. Needs protection from cold temperatures and benefits from organic-rich, acidic soil.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Well-Draining
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Caroline Is.
Chile Central
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
French Guiana
Galápagos
Guatemala
Guyana
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 11, 2015 by OTS - Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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