Cotton-grass bulrush
Scirpus cyperinus
This native wetland sedge produces distinctive cotton-like seed heads and thrives in boggy conditions. Excellent for rain gardens, pond margins, or naturally wet areas where few other plants succeed. Very low maintenance once established in appropriate moisture conditions.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Prefers Consistently Moist To Wet Soil
Soil pH
4.8 – 7.2
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Division, Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. (public)
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