Reclining Bulrush

Scirpus flaccidifolius

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Scirpus
Species:
Scirpus flaccidifolius
USDA Symbol:
SCFL2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
150 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
brown

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:
★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Aristotelia robusta, Elachista enitescens, Elachista madarella, 🛑Georgia Satyr (Neonympha areolata), 🛑Mitchell's Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, songbirds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; tolerates periodic burning in wetland margins.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Typically found in wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with consistent moisture and cool temperatures following cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI