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Bolboschoenus fluviatilis

River Bulrush

Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, River Bulrush, is a rhizomatous species that forms very large colonies rather quickly. The thick stems of Bolboschoenus fluviatilis stand 5-7’ tall and bloom in late July to mid August.  Bolboschoenus fluviatilis provides excellent nesting habitat for water fowl and cover for spawning fish. It thrives in full sun to part shade.

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• Category

  • Native Wetland Grasses

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • > 4'
  • Rhizomatous - Rapid
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • High Marsh - Saturated Soil
  • Low Marsh 0 - 6"
  • Shallow Water 6" - 12"
  • Green
  • Amphibians
  • Cover
  • Fish
  • Food
  • Nesting
  • Waterfowl
  • Deer Resistant
  • Goose Resistant
  • OBL
  • Bog/Marsh
  • Marginal
  • Rush
  • Bio Remediation
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Erosion Control
  • Fibrous Roots
  • Great Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Storm Water Basin
  • Winter Persistant
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