Club-rushes (Scirpus)

Club-rushes

Also known as: Bulrushes

Club-rushes are foliage plants that are popularly cultivated for ponds and water gardens. These grass-like evergreen perennials provide an interesting aesthetic with their flower-topped strands arching over. Club-rushes species are hardy slow-growers that can be used for ground cover.

Scientific classification

Genus

Club-rushes (Scirpus)

Family

Sedge

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

10 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Woolgrass Green bulrush Wood club-rush Panicled bulrush Rufous bulrush Georgia bulrush Mosquito bulrush Stalked bulrush Leafy bulrush Ternate bulrush Scirpus karuisawensis

Care Guide for Club-rushes

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Club-rushes thrives in high moisture environments like wetlands, requiring weekly watering for lush growth. While commonly grown outdoors for ecological balance in aquatic gardens, it adapts well to fluctuating water levels, making it suitable for rain gardens that experience periodic inundation.

Propagation: Propagation of club-rushes can be achieved through seed sowing, division, and cuttings. Key factors include moist soil, indirect light, and warm temperatures. Techniques involve soaking seeds for 24 hours and maintaining humidity for divisions. Regular moisture is crucial for successful establishment.

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