Green Bulrush

Scirpus atrovirens, Cyperaceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sea ClubrushBolboschoenus maritimus

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Little Floating HeartNymphoides cordata

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Australian Water CloverMarsilea mutica

Physical SupportWind Protection

Pendulous SedgeCarex pendula

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Square-stemmed Spike RushEleocharis quadrangulata

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Manchurian Wild RiceZizania latifolia

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

String bambooGigantochloa apus

Wind ProtectionShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Cyperus SedgeCarex pseudocyperus

Related sedge species compete for similar nutrient and water resources in wetland margins

California Giant BulrushScirpus californicus

California bulrush and dark green bulrush compete for wetland territory with similar ecological niches

Beechy BambooBambusa beecheyana

Beechy bamboo's root system and canopy compete with dark green bulrush for wetland resources

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitatConstructed Wetland TreatmentStormwater Management

Edible Parts

RootsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Green Bulrush grow in?

Green Bulrush grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Green Bulrush?

Good companions for Green Bulrush include Sea Clubrush, Little Floating Heart, Australian Water Clover, Pendulous Sedge, Square-stemmed Spike Rush.

Design guilds with Green Bulrush and see companion relationships visually.

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