Hardstem bullrush
Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus
Formerly Scripus acutus. Cool season, rhizomatous, sod-forming, native grasslike perennial. Occurs at lower elevations within its range in standing water or wet muddy soils surrounding waterways; alkaline tolerant. May become dominant in marshes and meadows, forming monocultures. Good for wetland and riparian restoration and for numerous bird and mammal species.
Growing Region
- Midwest, Intermountain West, Southeast, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest, North America