Scirpus americanus, PA Ecotype

Threesquare Bulrush, PA Ecotype

Rhizomatous species; provides spawning grounds for bluegills and largemouth bass in shallow water; source of food and cover for waterfowl.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species, Wet Meadows & Wetlands

• Habitat:

  Marshes, wet meadows.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  May to August

• Typical Height:

  4.9 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  14 in

• pH:

  3.7 – 7.5

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  OBL

• Midwest

  OBL

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  OBL

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  OBL

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  216,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 1.0% and not more than 10.0% of the total.

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine