Machaerina, Variegated Striped Rush, Variegated Water Chestnut 'Variegata'

Machaerinarubiginosa

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Species
rubiginosa (roo-bij-ih-NO-suh)
Synonym
Baumea rubiginosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Granite Bay, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Santa Rosa, California

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Santa Rosa, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2013 | positive

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