Rhynchospora colorata Common Names: Starrush Whitetop, Whitetop Sedge, White-topped Sedge, Star Rush Starrush White-topped Sedge is a lovely perennial flowering plant in the sedge family. Its delicate white bracts resemble white petals adorned with long, green points. It’s a wonderful attractor for various pollinators. While it makes a striking addition to any bog or water garden, it will also thrive in regular garden soil as long as it has plenty of moisture. If the clumps start to take over, feel free to divide the plant. A little winter trimming helps make room for fresh spring growth, ensuring it continues to flourish. It can tolerate some shade, but to see it really thrive, try planting it in full sun. You’ll frequently find this beautiful plant in swales, ditches, and other wet places throughout southeast Texas, the Rio Grande Plains, the Edwards Plateau, and the Trans-Pecos areas. It grows well in sand, loam, or clay, and it doesn’t mind poor drainage conditions. Sometimes, you might even see it submerged in shallow water, adding to its unique charm. BONAP MAP Height: 1'-2'Spread: 2'-3'Bloom: May-AugustLight: Full Sun-Part ShadeWater: HighZone: 7-10Origin: Texas, Southern U.S., Mexico, Caribbean
