River Bulrush
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis
Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Bolboschoenus
- Species:
- Bolboschoenus fluviatilis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Brown
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Bactra maiorina
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, waterlogged, silty or clay soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist to waterlogged
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetlands and riverbanks
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds were cold stratified for 180 days
Source: npn.rngr.net