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Beginner
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1m
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0.5m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Rhynchospora latifolia
Other names: White star sedge, White-bracted sedge, Sandswamp whitetop
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Genus: Rhynchospora
Species: R. latifolia - R. latifolia is a bog grass forming slender tall leaves and white flowers are surrounded by pure-white bracts that taper into slender green tails and droop gracefully at the tips in early summer.
Rhynchospora latifolia is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
Rhynchospora latifolia (White star sedge) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Aquatic, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in the shallow margins of pools or consistently moist, acidic soil in full sun.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water |
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Acid |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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