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Sea club-rush (Bolboschoenus maritimus) flowering at the edge of a shallow pond

Cyperaceae

Sea club-rush: complete guide

Bolboschoenus maritimus

Bolboschoenus maritimus, or sea club-rush, is a hardy waterside plant ideal for pond margins and wetland gardens. Thrives in full sun and alkaline soil.

12 min

Carex aperta with green leaves and brown flower spikes along a waterside

Cyperaceae

Columbian sedge: complete guide

Carex aperta

Full guide to Carex aperta, the Columbian sedge from western North America. Location, soil, watering and garden uses.

12 min

Carex riparia growing along a pond edge with upright green-blue foliage and fuzzy flower spikes

Cyperaceae

Greater pond sedge: complete guide

Carex riparia

Discover how to grow and care for Carex riparia (Greater pond sedge) in your garden. Location, soil, watering, and more.

12 min

Epilobium glaberrimum - smooth willowherb with purple flowers in mountain habitat

Onagraceae

Smooth willowherb: complete guide

Epilobium glaberrimum

Full guide to Epilobium glaberrimum: location, soil, watering, pruning and garden companions. Everything for a thriving smooth willowherb.

12 min

Eragrostis hypnoides - teal lovegrass forming dense mats along a stream bank

Poaceae

Teal lovegrass: complete guide

Eragrostis hypnoides

Full guide to Eragrostis hypnoides: location, soil, watering, pruning and companion planting for this creeping waterside grass.

12 min