Hardstem Bulrush (Schoenoplectus acutus)
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Schoenoplectu acutus, with the common name, Hard Stemmed Bulrush, is a 4' to 9' tall rush. It is a late spring to early summer flowering, native, perennial. Ir grows in full sun sites and requires moist to wet soil moisture. This plant is a wetand plant that can spread aggressively with its rhizomes. It is usually found near lakes, streams, marshes and swamps. It is used by many bird species, amphibians, reptiles and mammals for food. Hard Stemmed Bulrush is commonly used in wetland, stream bank, and moist disturbed areas for stabilization, restoration and erosion control.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Hardstem Bulrush (Schoenoplectus acutus) |
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| Botanical Synonyms | Scirpus acutus |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like; |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | OBL |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral;Alkaline |
| pH Values | 5.2/8.5 |
| Average height | 6+ ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 1;4;5;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 206400 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 12900 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 375 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Wildlife Nesting;Erosion Control; |