Lakeshore Bulrush (Scirpus lacustris)

Scientific Name - Scirpus lacustris
Common Name - Lakeshore Bulrush

Scirpus lacustris is a perennial sedge with upright, cylindrical green stems and loose clusters of greenish-brown flowers near the stem tips. Its reed-like stems add a strong vertical accent to water features. Best suited to large natural ponds, lake margins, and wetland planting.

Sunlight: Full sun to light shade

Growth Rate: Moderate, with vigorous spread once established

Mature Height: Approximately 1.5–2.5 m

Growing Conditions: Fertile, waterlogged soil or shallow standing water up to 30 cm deep

Plant Type: Flowering emergent aquatic sedge.