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Schoenoplectus lacustris (Bulrush)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Schoenoplectus lacustris
Other names
Bulrush, Clubrush, Lakeshore bulrush, Bass, Scirpus lacustris, Bast, Frail rush, Lake clubrush, Mat rush, Pool rush, Spurt grass, Moses in the bulrushes
Genus
Schoenoplectus Schoenoplectus
Species
S. lacustris - S. lacustris is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with cylindrical, dark green stems and branched clusters of brown flower spikelets in summer.
Schoenoplectus lacustris is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
General care
Pruning
Can become invasive in small ponds. Trim back regularly to restrict this plant's spread by cutting out stems to the rhizome.
Propagation
Root sections of rhizome from mid-spring to midsummer.
Propagation methods
Rhizome sections
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Where to grow
Schoenoplectus lacustris (Bulrush) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife, Bog garden
Cultivation
Plant in an open, sunny site in rich, wet soil or in water up to 30cm deep. Tolerates slow moving water. A vigorous spreader, plant in large ponds where it can spread. Alternatively, grow in container in heavy loam.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Schoenoplectus lacustris
Other names
Bulrush, Clubrush, Lakeshore bulrush, Bass, Scirpus lacustris, Bast, Frail rush, Lake clubrush, Mat rush, Pool rush, Spurt grass, Moses in the bulrushes
Genus
Schoenoplectus Schoenoplectus
Species
S. lacustris - S. lacustris is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with cylindrical, dark green stems and branched clusters of brown flower spikelets in summer.
Native to
Europe, Great Britain, Northern Asia, Northwestern Africa, Southern Africa, Western Asia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Brown in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
General care
Pruning
Can become invasive in small ponds. Trim back regularly to restrict this plant's spread by cutting out stems to the rhizome.
Propagation
Root sections of rhizome from mid-spring to midsummer.
Propagation methods
Rhizome sections
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Where to grow
Schoenoplectus lacustris (Bulrush) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife, Bog garden
Cultivation
Plant in an open, sunny site in rich, wet soil or in water up to 30cm deep. Tolerates slow moving water. A vigorous spreader, plant in large ponds where it can spread. Alternatively, grow in container in heavy loam.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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