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Drooping Bulrush

Scirpus pendulus, Cyperaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

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

Pine MuhlyMuhlenbergia dubia
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Pitchfork BluestemAndropogon bicornis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Thread RushJuncus filiformis
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Soft Blue Stem GrassMuhlenbergia pubescens

Drooping bulrush competes for soil moisture and light in overlapping wet-mesic habitats

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationWater FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

SeedsRoots

Common Questions

What zones does Drooping Bulrush grow in?

Drooping Bulrush grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Drooping Bulrush?

Good companions for Drooping Bulrush include Pine Muhly, Pitchfork Bluestem, Thread Rush.

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