Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

Softstem Bulrush

Common, found in marshes. Has flowing, long-stalked rusty-brown fruiting heads.

  • Height: 6' – 8'
  • Width: 3' – 4'
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: August, September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Emergent
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • Brown
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Umbel
  • Flower Height

    • 4' to 6'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 6"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer