Native  

Herbaceous Perennial 

Scirpus fluviatilis (Schoenoplectus fluviatilis)

river bulrush 

Provides food and cover for waterfowl and muskrats, and spawning grounds for bluegills and largemouth bass in shallow water. 

indicator   status           OBL           

habitat Moist, sandy shores and tidal and nontidal marshes; pH 4.0-7.5. 

characteristics A rhizomatous species; grows from 3’-10’ tall; 16” minimum root depth; full sun; low drought tolerance; no salt tolerance; blooms from July to September. 

Native   

Herbaceous Perennial  

Scirpus pungens (Schoenoplectus pungens) 

common three square bulrush   

Provides food and cover for waterfowl and muskrats, and spawning grounds for bluegills and largemouth bass in shallow water.  

indicator status          FACW  

habitat Marshes, moist shores, riverbanks, and mud flats; pH 3.7-7.5.  

characteristics A rhizomatous species; grows to 4’ tall; 14” minimum root depth; full sun; low drought tolerance; moderate salt tolerance; blooms from June to September. 

Native 

Herbaceous Perennial 

Scirpus validus (Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani)

soft stem bulrush 

Provides food for waterfowl and muskrats, and spawning grounds for fish in shallow water. 

indicator   status           OBL           

habitat Swamps , wet ditches, mud flats, and pond and lake margins; pH 5.4-7.5. 

characteristics A rhizomatous species; grows to 10’ tall; 16” minimum root depth; full sun; no drought tolerance; low salt tolerance; blooms from June to September; red flowers.