Schoenoplectus lacustris (Bulrush)

Cultivation

Plant in an open, sunny site in rich, wet soil or in water up to 30cm deep. Tolerates slow moving water. A vigorous spreader, plant in large ponds where it can spread. Alternatively, grow in container in heavy loam.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Waterside, Bog garden

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Europe, Northern Asia, Western Asia, Southern Africa, Great Britain, Northwestern Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic