Bolboschoenus maritimus subsp. paludosus
Bolboschoenus maritimus subsp. paludosus
- Native to:
- Argentina | Brazil | Canada | AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, NT, ON, PE, QC, SK | Chile | Colombia | Cuba | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest | Peru | Prince Edward I. | Suriname
GBIF: Ken-ichi Ueda
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Bolboschoenus
- Species:
- Bolboschoenus maritimus subsp. paludosus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds, muskrats
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and saturated or flooded conditions. Best germination occurs in shallow water or mud.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI