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
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
Water Saving Tip:
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.