Dichromena colorata (Star grass)

Dichromena colorata, commonly known as star grass or white star sedge, is a graceful, grass-like marginal plant with slender, upright green foliage topped with delicate, white star-shaped floral bracts. These eye-catching bracts rise above the foliage from mid-summer into late autumn, creating long-lasting visual interest in pond margins, bog gardens, and moist borders.

This plant supports pollinating insects with its abundant late-season flowers, and its dense clumping habit provides shelter for small wildlife along wet edges. Its elegant form and extended flowering period make it a valuable addition to naturalistic and wildlife-focused planting schemes.