Schoenus pauciflorus
Also Known As
- Bog Rush
Plant type
grass / grass like
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Schoenus pauciflorus plant details
Schoenus pauciflorus is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze and burgundy foliage. In summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional - low water. Does well in clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Schoenus pauciflorus
- Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze and burgundy
- Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple and red blooms in summer
- Uses: bog garden, showy, textural, unique, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Schoenus pauciflorus
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: clay
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A selected form of bog rush that is a particularly deep rich burgundy with copper tints and a very good texture, for border edge or container. Flowers on this New Zealand sedge are small and reddish purple, born on the tip ends of the spikes. Capable of withstanding inundation; otherwise prefers some water in sun or shade. Frost hardy to at least 10 °F, USDA zone 8.
By: Cistus Nursery
Gardening facts about Schoenus pauciflorus plant
How to Grow Schoenus pauciflorus
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- clay
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- burgundy
Flower Color
- red
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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