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    Schoenoplectus californicus

    Also Known As

    • Scirpus californicus
    • Giant Bulrush

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Schoenoplectus californicus plant details

    Schoenoplectus californicus is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Schoenoplectus californicus

    Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate and tan blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Schoenoplectus californicus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: standing water
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Can Plant Below Water Level

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Schoenoplectus californicus plant

    How to Grow Schoenoplectus californicus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani 'Zebrinus'

    aka Scirpus tabernaemontani 'Zebrinus', Zebrinus Bullrush, Zebrinus Club Rush, Zebrinus Zebra Rush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • standing water - regular
    Photo of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani 'Zebrinus' foliage, form by Kenpei
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    Bolboschoenus maritimus

    aka Schoenoplectus maritimus, Scirpus maritimus, Barberpole Bulrush, Cosmopolitan Bulrush, Panicled Bulrush, Smallfruit Bulrush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    3b-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • standing water - regular
    Photo of Bolboschoenus maritimus flower by US Fish & Wildlife Services
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