{"title":"Aquatic Bulrush","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eGenus: Scirpus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyperaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulrush, Club-rush\u003cbr data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread across temperate and subtropical regions worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eScirpus\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of perennial, grass-like, wetland plants commonly found in marshes, ponds, riverbanks, and other freshwater habitats. They feature slender, often triangular stems, and clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers grouped in spikelets. These plants grow in dense stands that play crucial ecological roles by stabilizing soil, filtering water, and providing habitat for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"740\"\u003ePrefers full sun but tolerates partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eThrives in wet, saturated soils or shallow water up to 30 cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eHardy in Zones 4–9 depending on species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eCan spread aggressively via rhizomes; management may be necessary in gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eSuitable for naturalized wetland gardens, pond margins, and erosion control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eHistorically, bulrushes were used by Indigenous peoples for weaving mats, baskets, and shelters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eProvides critical habitat for birds, amphibians, and aquatic insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eImportant for water filtration and improving wetland ecosystem health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eSome species are used in constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eClosely related to other sedges and rushes, often challenging to distinguish without close examination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-bulrush.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}