Common Bog-rush (Schoenus Apogon) is a annual grass in the Cyperaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A tufted annual or short-lived perennial sedge native to eastern Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, often found in seasonally wet habitats.

Common Bog-rush

Common Bog-rush

Schoenus Apogon

A tufted annual or short-lived perennial sedge native to eastern Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, often found in seasonally wet habitats.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common Bog-rush

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cyperaceae
Genus:Schoenus