Scirpus tabermontanii

Soft Stem Bulrush

Soft Stem Bulrush is a rhizomatous species that forms dense colonies and provides excellent cover for water fowl and spawning fish. It grows 4-5’ tall and blooms in June-July. Scirpus tabernaemontani is commonly used for soil stabilization around pond edges and nutrient and heavy metal up take in storm water basins. It is an all-around great plant for the ornamental garden as an accent plant.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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> 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"
•	Shallow Water 6" - 12"

Foliage Color

•

Green

Wildlife Benefits

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

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•

OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal
•	Rush

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Container
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Focal Point
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9
•	10
•	11