Scirpus tabernaemontani
Soft-Stem Bulrush
Description
This perennial grass-like plant grows as a spreading clump of very thin, right green leaves to a height of 1'. Its tiny round seed heads dot the end of each leaf-like fertile stem. The plant does great in containers and will tolerate wet soils. It should receive sun to part shade with average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass, Aquatic
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.