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Scirpus atrovirens - Green Bulrush

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Scirpus atrovirens

Green Bulrush

More About Green Bulrush

Scirpus atrovirens, Green Bulrush, is a broad leaf rush common to wet meadows and swales.  Scirpus atrovirens thrives in full sun to partial and blooms from mid June to late July with attractive dark brown almost black inflorescence. Green Bulrush provides good cover for ground nesting birds and is semi evergreen.

Scirpus atrovirens Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Mature Height
• 2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Clumping
• Prolific Seeder
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Pond Zonation
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Amphibians
• Cover
• Nesting
• Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Goose Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• OBL
Plant Type
• Bog/Marsh
• Marginal
• Rush
Attributes
• Bio Remediation
• Container
• Dried Flower
• Drought Tolerant
• Erosion Control
• Fibrous Roots
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Rain Garden
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8