Beach Star, Beachstar

Remireamaritima

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Species
maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
Synonym
Cyperus pedunculatus
Remirea pedunculata
Remirea wightiana
Remirea distichophylla
Remirea rigidissima
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | May 2005 | positive

This is a prostate, spreading groundcover that is shaped like a star in shape, hence the common name "Beachstar" or "Beach Star".
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