Formerly Scirpus maritimus and Schoenoplectus maritimus. Cool season, stout, rhizomatous, native, grass-like perennial occurring in wet alkaline or saline soils in meadows, marshes or near waterways. Valuable for providing cover for waterfowl and shore birds. Recommended for reclamation of mud flats, bogs or other areas adjacent to shallow or stagnant water.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Cyperaceae

Duration: Perennial, long-lived

Growth Habit: Sedge

Native Status: Native

Season:  Cool season

Growth Form: Rhizomatous

Mature Height: 38 in.

Annual Precipitation: 40-60 in.

Drought Tolerance: Low

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status: OBL

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance: Medium

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

Salinity Tolerance: High

CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

pH Range: 4.0-7.0

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound:

Seeding Rate:  PLS lbs/acre

Season:

Days to Germination: