Schoenoplectus acutus Hard Stem Bulrush from Kind Earth Growers

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.

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
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9

CHARACTERISTICS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Plant Characteristics

Additional Information

Height	36-48 Inches
Hardiness Zone	3-9
Color	Reddish Brown

Detailed Description for Schoenoplectus

Scirpus acutus, Hard Stem Bulrush, is a rhizomatous species that forms dense colonies that provide wonderful cover for waterfowl and spawning fish. Scirpus 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.