species 11,524 observations

Whitetop Sedge

Rhynchospora colorata

Field notes

Supports All

21 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Appalachian Brown, Dukes' Skipper 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Gray Hairstreak, White Peacock, Arogos Skipper, Baracoa Skipper 19

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Wet
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Herbaceous perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.