Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata' – Variegated Rush
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Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata' – Variegated Rush, Golden Sword (syn. Machaerina rubiginosa 'Variegata')
A delightful evergreen perennial native to New Zealand, Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata' forms stiff, upright clumps of narrow, tubular foliage in rich dark green beautifully striped with golden yellow. Slow-spreading and well-behaved, it tolerates boggy conditions including free-standing water, making it an excellent choice for pond edges, rain gardens, and containers. Deer resistant and easy to grow in sun to part shade.
Key Features:
- Perennial; Evergreen
- Deer resistant; bog tolerant
- Dark green foliage with golden yellow variegation
- Stiff, upright narrow tubular growth habit
- Slow spreading; well-behaved
- Tolerates free-standing water
- Excellent pot or bog garden plant
- Native to New Zealand
Growing Details:
Height: 18–24" | Spread: 24"
Exposure: Sun to Part Shade | Water: Moderate to Moist
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6–11
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