Variegated Rush 'Variegata', also known as Variegated Baumea, is a cultivar of Machaerina rubiginosa (syn. Baumea rubiginosa), a sedge-like plant native to wetlands of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands.
This plant forms clumps of stiff, upright, cylindrical stems 3–4 feet tall. The stems are boldly striped lengthwise with creamy yellow and green. The variegation is stable and vivid. Inconspicuous brown flower clusters appear at the stem tips in summer.
It requires consistently wet, boggy soil and full sun to part shade. Ideal for pond margins, bog gardens, and water features. It is frost-tender (hardy to zone 8) but can be overwintered in a cool, bright location. A dramatic vertical accent for water gardens.
| Family: | Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Machaerina |
| Species: | rubiginosa (roo-bij-ih-NO-suh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Variegata |
| Synonym: | Baumea rubiginosa |
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