Chairmaker's Bulrush
Schoenoplectusamericanus

Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Schoenoplectus (skee-no-PLEK-tus)
Species: americanus (a-mer-ih-KAY-nus)

Synonym:Scirpus americanus

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting