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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination

Other: Sow seed outdoors in the fall for spring germination - stratify if sowing indoors.

Native to: Canada, EU, United States

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Schoenoplectus tabernaemontaniSchoenoplectus tabernaemontani

Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

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Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

642,015

Quantity:

1 lb

Collected in:

Washington

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837559

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination

Other: Sow seed outdoors in the fall for spring germination - stratify if sowing indoors.

Native to: Canada, EU, United States

Native

Introduced

Discover the versatile Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, commonly known as Softstem Bulrush or Great Bulrush, a remarkable rhizomatous perennial thriving across diverse wetlands worldwide. This aquatic plant is a captivating addition to any landscape, boasting a towering height of 4 to 8 feet and a spread of 3 to 6 feet. A quintessential choice for water gardens, pond edges, and rain gardens, it flourishes in wet, full-sun locations, thriving in standing water up to 12 inches deep or along the mud margins of ponds and streams. Its dark blue-green, spongy stems rise above the water, adorned with drooping orange-brown spikelets that bloom between May and September. An excellent choice for naturalizing areas, it forms dense colonies through its creeping rhizomes, contributing to shoreline stabilization and wetland restoration. Moreover, Softstem Bulrush plays a crucial role in supporting aquatic wildlife, providing food for insects and birds and nesting material for waterfowl, making it an invaluable asset for ecological balance.