Schoenoplectus validus

river club rush

A robust perennial wetland plant with course, erect stems and grass-like foliage. Grows to 2m in height.


origin	NSW, Qld, Vic, Tas, SA, WA.
cultural notes	Naturally occurs at the edge of still or slow flowing water. Requires wet soils in full sun. Quick to establish after planting.
maintenance	Requires consistant water. Remove dead material if required.
tolerates	Frost tolerant.
flowering season	Summer and Autumn.
flower colour	Reddish brown flower spikelets in loose clusters.
foliage colour	The most visible part of this plant are the blue-green stems. The true leaves are grey-brown and papery, sheathing the stems at the base of the plant.
width	up to 1m
height	up to 2m
water depth	edges and marshland
plant spacing	30cm apart
recommended uses	Good for preventing bank erosion, provides habitat for birds, attractive in ponds and water features.

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