About
A compact evergreen perennial forming a clump of erect green stems which are banded with cream at regular intervals, with small terminal sprays of tiny brown flowers in summer.
About the genus
Schoenoplectus are moisture-loving, rhizomatous evergreen perennials with grass-like foliage and insignificant brown flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAquatic, Grass Like, Bogs
HabitBushy, Clump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile wet soil, or in water up to 30cm (12in) deep, in full sun. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
PruningIn small pools, restrict growth by cutting back the rhizomes annually
PropagationCarry out pond plant propagation by rooting sections of rhizome from mid-spring to midsummer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free