Sharpscale Bulrush
Schoenoplectiella erecta
- Native to:
- Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Botswana, Egypt, Guinea, India, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Portugal, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
iNaturalist: © linaceae (iNaturalist #86942235)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Schoenoplectiella
- Species:
- Schoenoplectiella erecta
- USDA Symbol:
- SCER6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, silty 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:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best on saturated or flooded substrates. Light may improve germination.