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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.

Notes

This species has a moderate salt tolerance. Plant widths are best estimates.