Scirpus cyperinus

Woolgrass

Wool Grass gets its name from its fluffy ornamental inflorescence which stands at 4-5’and blooms from late July to early September. Scirpus cyperinus is a clump forming fine textured broad leaf rush that is common in wet meadows, on pond banks, and along slow moving water ways. A great plant for soil stabilization and provide good bird cover.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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> 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Clumping
•	Prolific Seeder

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Nesting
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•	FACW
•	OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal
•	Rush

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Container
•	Dried Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin
•	Winter Persistant

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9