Scirpus americanum

Three Square Rush

Three Square Rush is a rhizomatous species that forms loose colonies growing 3-4’ tall. Scirpus americana has a medium spread rate and is a great stabilizer of pond banks and river banks. Three Square Rush provides excellent cover for water fowl and spawning fish. It grows best in full sun and has moderate salt tolerance.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

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Sun

Mature Height

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2' - 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Fish
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal
•	Rush

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Container
•	Cut Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9
•	10
•	11