California Bulrush
Schoenoplectus californicus
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Easter Is., Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Is., Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, United States, Uruguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Schoenoplectus
- Species:
- Schoenoplectus californicus
- USDA Symbol:
- SCCA11
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in marshes and wetlands