Schoenus apogon
Schoenus apogon
Schoenus
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This moisture-loving sedge thrives in consistently damp soil with partial shade protection. Water regularly to maintain soil moisture and provide shelter from strong winds. Perfect for bog gardens, pond edges, or naturalized wetland plantings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Especially During Growing Season
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Japan
Nansei-shoto
New South Wales
New Zealand North
New Zealand South
Queensland
South Australia
Taiwan
Tasmania
Victoria
Vietnam
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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