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Great Bulrush Seeds

Scirpus validus

5.00 (3 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Press the great bulrush seed into the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the Scripus Validus seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil saturated until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This bulrush plant prefers soil that is constantly moist and saturated, and thrives in shallow water or mud. It adapts to many soil types, including sand and gravel with adequate moisture. It will spread by rhizomes and self-seeding; mature plants can be divided. This plant makes an excellent choice for erosion control or wetland restoration, and provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife. It also performs well in water gardens or on stream banks.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen and turn from green to brown. Cut the mature seed heads from the stem and spread them out to dry. Rub them slightly to separate the seed from the plant material. Store the great bulrush seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Soft-stem Bulrush, Soft-stem Club-rush

Latin Name: Scirpus validus

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 34,400

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 72 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Great Bulrush Seeds 5.0
Review By Andy

Cattails

Wonderful bulrush that some turn into cattails! Excellent for a wetland, prairie look!

Great Bulrush Seeds 5.0
Review By Mitchell Bron / Bron & Sons

Great Bulrush

Great packaging & fast shipping. Looking forward to doing more business with Everwilde in the future.

Great Bulrush Seeds 5.0
Review By shannon kendall

Great

Got seeds quickly can't wait to get them planted

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~34,400 Seeds) $16.57 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $51.20 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $192.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $864.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $1,536.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

The soft stems of this native rush were once used by Native Americans for fine weaving purposes. It grows in the cool seasons and gets quite tall by the time summer arrives. Waterfowl like to feast on the ripened seed heads.
The soft stems of this native plant were once used by Native Americans for fine weaving purposes. Though not a true rush, this member of the sedge family provides forage for water birds and small rodents. Occasionally, even the regal trumpeter swan and the Canada goose eat its foliage. A tough plant, it survives many types of hardship and is often used for erosion control or wetland restoration. The genus name "Scirpus" is the Latin term for bulrush.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Press the great bulrush seed into the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the Scripus Validus seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil saturated until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This bulrush plant prefers soil that is constantly moist and saturated, and thrives in shallow water or mud. It adapts to many soil types, including sand and gravel with adequate moisture. It will spread by rhizomes and self-seeding; mature plants can be divided. This plant makes an excellent choice for erosion control or wetland restoration, and provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife. It also performs well in water gardens or on stream banks.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen and turn from green to brown. Cut the mature seed heads from the stem and spread them out to dry. Rub them slightly to separate the seed from the plant material. Store the great bulrush seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Soft-stem Bulrush, Soft-stem Club-rush

Latin Name: Scirpus validus

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 34,400

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 72 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By Andy

Cattails

Wonderful bulrush that some turn into cattails! Excellent for a wetland, prairie look!

5.0

Review By Mitchell Bron / Bron & Sons

Great Bulrush

Great packaging & fast shipping. Looking forward to doing more business with Everwilde in the future.

5.0

Review By shannon kendall

Great

Got seeds quickly can't wait to get them planted