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    Scirpus atrovirens

    Also Known As

    • Common Bulrush
    • Dark Green Bulrush

    Plant type

    grass / grass like, aquatic

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Scirpus atrovirens plant details

    Scirpus atrovirens is a deciduous or semi-evergreen aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and standing water water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scirpus atrovirens

    Plant type: aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scirpus atrovirens

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: standing water
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This stalwart of marshes, streambanks, and low areas produces attractive chocolate-brown clusters of seeds atop sturdy triangular stems. The seed germinates readily, making it an excellent choice for re-vegetating moist soils around newly constructed ponds and wetlands. Recommended for planting with other wetland flowers, grasses, and rushes, such as those in our Moist Meadow & Rain Garden Prairie Seed Mix. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Scirpus atrovirens plant

    How to Grow Scirpus atrovirens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • standing water

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - even moisture
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • standing water - regular
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    Eriophorum vaginatum

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-32"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • any
    • even moisture - regular
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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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    Scirpus cyperinus

    aka Woolgrass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 1'

    • sun
    • standing water
    Photo of Scirpus cyperinus by Prairie Nursery
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