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River bulrush

Schoenoplectus fluviatilis, Cyperaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sessilefruit ArrowheadSagittaria rigida
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
Giant cutgrassZizaniopsis miliacea
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Creeping Water PrimroseJussiaea repens
Physical SupportPollinator Sharing
Round-fruited Hedge HyssopGratiola virginiana
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

American Water PlantainAlisma subcordatum

Dense river bulrush stands can dominate wetland margins, outcompeting water plantains for space and resources

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationBiomass ProductionConstructed Wetland

Edible Parts

RootsShoots

Common Questions

What zones does River bulrush grow in?

River bulrush grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for River bulrush?

Good companions for River bulrush include Sessilefruit Arrowhead, Giant cutgrass, Creeping Water Primrose, Round-fruited Hedge Hyssop.

Design guilds with River bulrush and see companion relationships visually.

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