Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Variegated Striped Rush

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata' plant details

Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aquatic with gold, green and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: standing water - high
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Striking foliage for pond?s-edge or damp area is offered by the rigid, upright 1-3' deep-green-white-edged blades of this water lover. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Dramatic water-loving perennial with a strong vertical habit to 18? and narrow, sword-shaped, dark green blades marked with a golden-yellow marginal stripe. Plants form dense basal clumps and spread into healthy colonies under ideal conditions. Excellent in water gardens or boggy situations with full sun. The golden margins fade somewhat in the shade and the habit becomes less strongly vertical, but the plant still provides a graceful element. Hardy to 20F. Central and South America.

By: Native Sons

Spikes of upright, evergreen leaves -- to 2-3' tall and yellow-striped on deep green -- make a pointed statement for any water garden or irrigated locale. From New Zealand, they accept sun or shade in loose soil with plentiful summer water. Can be submerged with the crown above the water level. Frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.