
Swamp sawgrass
Cladium mariscus
Swamp sawgrass is a robust aquatic sedge best suited to rain gardens, pond margins, or bog plantings where the soil remains permanently wet or waterlogged. It prefers full sun to part shade and spreads vigorously by rhizomes, so allow ample space or use containment barriers to manage its spread. Handle the leaf edges with care, as the sharp serrations can cause skin cuts.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days Or Maintain Standing Water • Keep Roots Consistently Wet Or In Shallow Standing Water Up To 2 Inches Deep
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 15, 1998 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
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