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hardstem bulrush
Schoenoplectus acutus

  Fort Collins

Synonyms

Scirpus acutus

Dimensions

Height: 6.0 ft. to 12.0 ft.
Spread: 6.0 ft. to 12.0 ft.

Growth Form

Grass/Grass Like

Program Association

Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program

Wildlife Uses

Amphibians/Reptiles, Fish, Medium-Sized Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Wetland Birds

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Water Requirements

High

Plant Community

Foothills, Plains, Riparian, Wetlands

Season of Bloom

May, June, July, August, September

Flower Color

Brown Shades, Inconspicious

Leaf Color

Green Shades

Aggressiveness

No City Data

Design Considerations

Attractive Foliage, Wetland Plant, Winter Interest

Other Considerations

Limited Availability

Duration

Perennial

Natural Landscape Position

  Fort Collins Model
6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Soil Type

Clay, Poorly Drained, Salty

Pests/Disease Prone

No

Hazards/Toxic

No City Data.