Schoenoplectus californicus
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 8A 8B 9A 9B
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Giant Bulrush
Cyperaceae
Also known as Scirpus californicus
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 3-9 ft | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Brown | |
| Fruit Color: | Brown | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen | |
| Habitats: | Lakes, near shore. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Useful for lakeshore stabilization, water quality improvement, wetland creation/restoration, and as a background plant for wetland ponds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Aquatic (always flooded) ----- to ----- Aquatic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Pond, lake, or stream bottom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Cover for wildlife. Seeds eaten by ducks, rodents.