River Bulrush
(Bolboschoenus fluviatilis)
River Bulrush (Bolboschoenus fluviatilis)
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Bruce Calvert
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Photo by: Bruce Calvert | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Bruce Calvert | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-11-27T11:41:01-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, commonly known as River Bulrush, is a perennial sedge, that is evergreen in mild climates. It is native to marshes, wet meadows, and riparian zones in North America, including the United States and Canada, and has occuring in parts of Australia and New Zealand. This sedge typically reaches heights of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) with a clumping spread of about 2 feet (0.6 meters). It features stout, triangular stems and brownish flower clusters that appear in summer, which are not particularly showy but are interesting texturally.
River Bulrush is valued for its ability to stabilize soil and filter water, making it an excellent choice for wetland restoration, bioswales, and water gardens. It is also used ornamentally in pond margins and bog gardens. This plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade. It requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and can even grow in shallow standing water. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can spread aggressively by rhizomes and may need to be managed to prevent unwanted colonization.CC BY-SA 4.0
River Bulrush is valued for its ability to stabilize soil and filter water, making it an excellent choice for wetland restoration, bioswales, and water gardens. It is also used ornamentally in pond margins and bog gardens. This plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade. It requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and can even grow in shallow standing water. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can spread aggressively by rhizomes and may need to be managed to prevent unwanted colonization.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 1.5-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: High
- Drainage: Slow, Standing
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to marshes, wet meadows, and riparian zones in North America, and naturalized in parts of Australia and New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names: Bolboschoenus Fluviatile , Scirpe Fluviatile , Scirpe Des Rivières
Scientific Names: Scirpus fluviatilis , Bolboschoenus fluviatilis , Schoenoplectus fluviatilis , Bolboschoenus maritimus subsp. fluviatilis , Scirpus maritimus var. fluviatilis , Scirpus perviridis
GBIF Accepted Name: Bolboschoenus fluviatilis (Torr.) Soják