Chairmaker's Bulrush
Schoenoplectus americanus
- Native to:
- Argentina, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
Gordon Leppig & Andrea J. Pickart
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Schoenoplectus
- Species:
- Schoenoplectus americanus
- USDA Symbol:
- SCAM6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- brown, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-rich, poorly-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in marshes and wetlands
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds were cold stratified for 180 days
Source: npn.rngr.net
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)