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., Ecuador, Ethiopia, Falkland Is., France, Great Britain, 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:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
greenish

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, small mammals
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