FNPS Plant Database

Schoenoplectus californicus

giant bulrush

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Nomenclature

Common Name:

giant bulrush

Synonym(s):

Scirpus californicus

Genus species:

Schoenoplectus californicus

Family:

Cyperaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

grass

Size:

3-9 ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

brown

Fruit Color:

brown

Phenology:

evergreen

Noted For:

Showy Fruits, Hurricane Wind Resistance, Interesting Foliage

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Useful for lakeshore stabilization, water quality improvement, wetland creation/restoration, and as a background plant for wetland ponds.

Considerations:

Spreads via rhizomes.

Availability:

Native Nurseries

Propagation:

Seed, division.

Light:

Full Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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1 ---to--- Aquatic

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Aquatic

Soil pH:

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B

USDA zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature.



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Ecology

Wildlife:

Birds, Mammals

Cover for wildlife. Seeds eaten by ducks, rodents.

Native Habitats:

Lakes, near shore.

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