Schoenoplectus californicus
giant bulrush
Cyperaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
grass
Size:
3-9 ft
Life Span:
long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
brown
Fruit Color:
brown
Phenology:
evergreen
Noted For:
Showy Fruits, Hurricane Wind Resistance, Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Useful for lakeshore stabilization, water quality improvement, wetland creation/restoration, and as a background plant for wetland ponds.
Considerations:
Spreads via rhizomes.
Light:
Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Aquatic ---- to ---- Aquatic
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Aquatic
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Birds, Mammals
Cover for wildlife. Seeds eaten by ducks, rodents.
Native Habitats:
Lakes, near shore.
