Three square bulrush

Three square bulrush is a rhizomatous perennial that is found primarily in fresh and brackish wetlands. It grows to 3-5′ tall and will spread.

This bulrush was used for baskets and hat making by native Americans. It also provides food and shelter for animals such as muskrats and show geese.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant

Ecological Value	It is used for revegetation projects in salt marsh habitat in its native range. It is used in the study of salt marsh ecology and its response to climate change.
Historical Uses	Native American groups used this plant for many purposes, including food, basketry, and hatmaking
Distribution	Native along the coast from Alaska to Nova Scotia into South America; most common along the East and Gulf Coasts.
Elevation	-271' – 7,679'
Communities
Habitat	Inland salt marshes

Schoenoplectus americanus