Green Bulrush

Scirpus atrovirens

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prefers full to partial sun and moist conditions. Short- lived. Bulrush forms a buffer against wind and wave action, thus permitting other aquatic plants to grow in an otherwise unfavorable environment. Seed heads turn brown and remain on the plant through the growing season. Can be propagated by division in the early spring. Cut back in later winter or early spring. Provides food and cover for caterpillars, waterfowl, songbirds and shorebirds.

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

3-5

Flower Color

Brown

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

May-June

Root Depth (ft)

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance