Alpine Bulrush
Trichophorum alpinum
- Native to:
- Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Canada, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Labrador, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
Römert
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Trichophorum
- Species:
- Trichophorum alpinum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRAL7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- peaty, nutrient-poor, acidic soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in bogs and fens
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI