Scirpus cernuus
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Low Bulrush
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 8-10" x 2-3' |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Deer Resistant |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 7-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5A-9B |
| Plant Type | Grass-like |
Moderate-growing evergreen sedge to 8-10” tall, spreading to 2-3’ wide via underground stems. This California native forms a flattened mound of narrow, bright-green foliage accented with stems of dark-brown flowers that appear above the foliage in summer. Well-suited as an accent, container specimen or mass-planted groundcover. This species is also useful for lining pond areas, and can be grown as a water plant for shallow depths. Prune down to 2-3” in early-spring to promote a healthy new flush of spring foliage. Thrives with regular watering in a partial shade to filtered sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 5A-9B
