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How to Grow and Care for European meadow rush

European meadow rush, also known as Blue rush, Incurved rush

European meadow rush thrives in moist, boggy environments, reflecting its natural habitat in European meadows. The plant's basic care needs include consistent moisture and a preference for full sun to partial shade. A special care point is ensuring adequate water levels without waterlogging the roots, as european meadow rush is sensitive to drought. Given proper moisture and lighting conditions, european meadow rush is generally easy to care for and maintain.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing European meadow rush

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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European meadow rush is a rhizomatous perennial that typically forms dense clumps of upright foliage. It reaches a height of up to 1.5 feet (45 cm) and bears mostly leafless, blue-green stems that are noted for their stiffness. The plant spreads both by its underground stems known as rhizomes, and through seed dispersal. Its evergreen quality can be observed in warmer climates, whereas in cooler zones, it may die back to the ground annually.