Low Bulrush
Isolepis cernua
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Antipodean Is., Argentina, Australia, Azores, Baleares, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Chatham Is., Chile, Colombia, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Ethiopia, Falkland Is., France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Kermadec Is., Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Libya, Madeira, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Norfolk Is., NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Tristan da Cunha, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, United States, Uruguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Isolepis
- Species:
- Isolepis cernua
- USDA Symbol:
- ISCE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, brown
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, sandy or peaty soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetlands and marshes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in moist to wet conditions with light. Keep soil consistently wet during germination.