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    • Photo of Scirpus cyperinus by Prairie Nursery

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    Scirpus cyperinus

    Also Known As

    • Woolgrass

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Scirpus cyperinus plant details

    Scirpus cyperinus is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer bronze and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and standing water water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scirpus cyperinus

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: bronze and tan blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scirpus cyperinus

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: standing water
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dense bunches of seedheads appear as tufts of brown wool in late summer. Does best in damp soil with only occasional standing water. Tolerates acid soils. Great for bogs and wet meadows. Hardy to Zones 3 - 9.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Scirpus cyperinus plant

    How to Grow Scirpus cyperinus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • standing water

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • bronze
      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Isolepis gracilis, Scirpus cernuus, Scirpus filiformis, Fiber Optic Grass, Low Bulrush, Salt Marsh Bulrush

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Aquatic

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - even moisture
    Photo of Isolepis cernua foliage by Jerzy Opioła
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    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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    Eriophorum vaginatum

    aka Eriophorum callitrix, Eriophorum spissum, Scirpus faurieri, Cotton Grass, Cottonsedge, Tussock Cotton Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-32"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • any
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Eriophorum vaginatum flower by Kristian Peters
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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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