Sturdy Bulrush
Bolboschoenus robustus
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bahamas, Bermuda, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico, Paraguay, Suriname, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 1: 333. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Bolboschoenus
- Species:
- Bolboschoenus robustus
- USDA Symbol:
- BORO5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, waterlogged, silty or clay soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in tidal marshes and wetlands