Formerly Scirpus americanus. Also called Chairmaker bulrush. Cool season, rhizomatous, native grasslike perennial occurring in wet meadows, marshes and other low-lying sites. Tolerant of alkalinity but does not require it. Found at low to moderate elevations. May become dominant or co-dominant in slightly or moderately saline marshes bordering lakes or springs. Good for riparian reclamation. Roots and rhizomes are an important food source for geese and muskrats; nesting for numerous other species.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: Native

Season: Cool

Growth Form: Rhizomatous, 

Mature Height: 12-24 in.

Annual Precipitation:  in.

Drought Tolerance: No

Shade Tolerance: 

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status: OBL

Fire Resistance:

Fire Tolerance:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: No

Salinity Tolerance:

CaCO3 Tolerance:

pH Range:

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 149,800

Seeding Rate: 8 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: