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Schoenoplectus acutus

Hard Stem Bulrush

Schonoplectus acutus, Hard stem bulrush, is a rhizomatous species that forms dense colonies that provide wonderful cover for waterfowl and spawning fish.  Schoenoplectus acutus will grow from 0-1’ of water and is used to stabilize pond edges. With its height reaching 5’ it also provides a natural barrier for keeping Canadian geese out of a pond. Hard stem bulrush grows best in full sun and blooms in mid summer.

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• Category

  • Native Wetland Grasses

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • > 4'
  • Rhizomatous - Med
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • High Marsh - Saturated Soil
  • Low Marsh 0 - 6"
  • Shallow Water 6" - 12"
  • Green
  • Amphibians
  • Cover
  • Fish
  • Food
  • Songbirds
  • Waterfowl
  • Deer Resistant
  • Goose Resistant
  • OBL
  • Bog/Marsh
  • Flowering Perennial
  • Marginal
  • Rush
  • Bio Remediation
  • Container
  • Cut Flower
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Erosion Control
  • Fibrous Roots
  • Focal Point
  • Great Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Storm Water Basin
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