Scientific Name
Rhychospora latifolia

Common Name
Broad-leaf whitetop sedge; Star sedge

Hardiness Zones: 8-9
Height: 32"
Light Requirements: Sun to light shade
Soil/Moisture: Native to moist sandy soil; moist soil to shallow water; do not allow to dry out
Form/Texture: Upright
Inflorescence: Bracts with white base; good cut flower - fresh or dry
Comments: Spreads by rhizomes; long leafy bracts; good for water and bog gardens
Cultivars: --
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