Chairmaker's-rush

Schoenoplectus pungens

Schoenoplectus

Cyperaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

This wetland rush prefers consistently moist soil and full to partial sun exposure. Ideal for pond margins, rain gardens, or areas with naturally wet soil conditions. Historically used in basketry and chair weaving, adding both functional and ornamental value to water gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Watering Schedule

Keep Consistently Moist • Water Regularly To Maintain Consistently Moist Soil

Soil pH

6.5 – 7

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Alberta

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Argentina South

Arizona

Arkansas

Austria

Baltic States

Belgium

Bolivia

British Columbia

California

Chatham Is.

Chile Central

Chile North

Colorado

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

Delaware

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 26, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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