Star Grass (Dichromena colorata)

Star Grass (Dichromena colorata)

Star Grass has dark green grassy foliage topped with white star shaped flowers spring through fall. The blooms are very long lasting, because the "flowers" are really just the inside of the bloom, while what looks like petals are really bracts. Why do you care? Because bracts last a lot longer than petals, showing off a lot more blooms for a lot longer! When they finally do begin to fade, simply fertilize and give them a trim, and they will usually bloom all over again. This attractive perennial grass makes a nice addition along the pond edge, in a stream bed or bog garden. Also known as 'white topped sedge'.

Hardiness Zone: 7-11
Planting Container: We recommend a 2 gallon solid planting container or a medium planting bag.
Light Requirements: full sun to part shade
Height: 1' to 2' - Spread: 12" to 24" Wide
Water Depth: Moist soil or water up to 6" deep (Maximum water depth is for mature plants)

For planting instructions see our: Planting Instructions for Bog Plants Page.