White beak sedge
Rhynchospora alba
White beak sedge is a native wetland sedge that thrives in boggy, acidic, waterlogged conditions and is ideal for naturalistic bog or fen gardens. It requires consistently saturated, low-nutrient, peaty soil and does not tolerate drought or rich garden soils. Best used in restoration plantings or specialty water garden settings.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 24″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Moist To Wet At All Times • Maintain Saturated Or Near-Saturated Soil; Suitable For Shallow Standing Water
Soil pH
4 – 4.5
Temperature
-35° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 11, 2021 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)
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