
Scirpus americanus - Three Square Rush
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Scirpus americanus
Three Square Rush
More About Three Square Rush
Scirpus americanus, Three Square Rush, is a rhizomatous species that forms loose colonies growing 3-4’ tall. Scirpus americanus 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.
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