Rufous Bulrush
Scirpuspendulus

Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Scirpus (SIR-pus)
Species: pendulus (PEND-yoo-lus)

Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored