Great bulrush
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani
Great bulrush is a robust aquatic perennial ideal for pond margins, rain gardens, and wetland restoration projects. It requires consistently wet to submerged conditions and full sun to partial shade. Plant in contained pond baskets to prevent aggressive spreading in smaller water features.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
6″ – 24″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Wet Or Submerged • Maintain Standing Water Or Saturated Soil At All Times — This Plant Thrives In Aquatic Or Boggy Conditions
Soil pH
5.4 – 7.5
Temperature
-35° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 15, 2005 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.