Softstem Bulrush (Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani)
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Softstem Bulrush is a 4' to 9' tall late spring to early summer flowering rush. It is a native perennial growing in full sun and requiring moist to wet soil moisture sites. This plant spreads by rhizomes creating large clumps, which makes it especially valuable for wetland restoration and erosion control.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Softstem Bulrush (Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani) |
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| Botanical Synonyms | Scirpus validus |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like; |
| Bloom Color | Brown |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | OBL |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 5.4/7.5 |
| Average height | 6+ ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 496000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 31000 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 570 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Erosion Control; |