Bolboschoenus maritimus
$2.20 – $5.00
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Cosmopolitan bulrush
Cosmopolitan bulrush is creeping perennial up to 4′ tall with rhizomes that will fill in a moist creek or salt marsh bank. This plant is excellent for erosion control.
It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September.
The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by wind.
Previously named Scirpus maritimus
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate, High
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Erosion Control
| Container | D-16-O, D-16SO, RP, Stub-O, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, Stub, StubS |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | An important plant for wildlife, waterfowl eat seeds and use stems for nesting cover. Muskrats and beavers eat rootstock and young stems. |
| Historical Uses | The roots were used for food, raw or cooked. Rich in starch, it is usually dried and ground into a powder. |
| Distribution | Scattered throughout temperate N. America; more common along seacoasts |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 8202 feet |
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| Habitat | Marshes water body margins; wet, alkali & saline meadows |
