Trichophorum alpinum - Bog Pond Plants - BP121

Trichophorum alpinum, commonly known as alpine bog bulrush, is a delicate yet striking sedge-like plant native to cool, peat-rich wetland habitats in upland areas across northern Europe, including the UK. It forms fine, grass-like tussocks of slender, dark green stems topped in summer by small, soft, bottle-brush–style seed heads. These distinctive inflorescences gently nod when in breeze, adding architectural interest and subtle movement to bog gardens, pond margins, and waterlogged naturalistic plantings.

Displaying a quietly textured presence, T. alpinum thrives in consistently moist to saturated, acidic to neutral soils and does best in full sun to partial shade, particularly in sheltered upland or moorland-inspired settings. Its tufted habit makes it ideal for stabilising peaty soils and preventing erosion, while its unassuming elegance complements flowering bog plants and low-growing damp-ground species. As a perennial that retains its form year after year, it demands little maintenance—beyond cutting back old stems in early spring—and blends seamlessly into wild-style plantings or pond-side schemes that mimic its native habitat.