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Bulrush

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, Cyperaceae

Zones
3–10
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CattailTypha latifolia
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
PickerelweedPontederia cordata
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Narrow-Leaf CattailTypha angustifolia
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Common ReedPhragmites australis

Bulrush is often displaced by aggressive common reed expansion in wetland habitats

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationBiomass

Common Questions

What zones does Bulrush grow in?

Bulrush grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Bulrush?

Good companions for Bulrush include Cattail, Pickerelweed, Narrow-Leaf Cattail.

Design guilds with Bulrush and see companion relationships visually.

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