Bulrush

Common Name: Bulrush

Scientific Name: Scirpus lacustris (now often classified as Schoenoplectus lacustris)

Zone: 3–9

Flower: Small, brownish flower clusters near stem tips

Flower Timing: Late spring to summer

Mature Height (ft): 3–10 ft

Mature Spread (ft): 2–4 ft and spreading by rhizomes

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Type: Emergent aquatic perennial

Preferred Environment: Shallow water, marshes, pond edges, and wetlands

Special Features: Excellent for erosion control, provides habitat for wildlife, tolerates fluctuating water levels, native to many temperate regions