Overview

Scirpoides holoschoenus is a plant with a clump-forming, spreading via rhizomes habit in the genus Scirpoides, part of the Cyperaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Scirpoides holoschoenus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include pond edges, wetland areas and containers.

About

Scirpoides holoschoenus, commonly known as round-headed club-rush or clustered club-rush, is a clump-forming evergreen plant from the Cyperaceae family. It spreads via rhizomes and thrives in moist to wet loam soils with a range of pH levels, including acid, alkaline, and neutral. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it prefers a west-facing, sheltered aspect. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for pond edges, wetland areas, and containers. Propagation is by division in spring, with interest mainly in the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Scirpoides is a genus of sedges (Cyperaceae), native to Europe and adjoining areas, and introduced elsewhere. It was split off from Scirpus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Scirpoides

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist, Wet

Aspect

West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Scirpoides holoschoenus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming, Spreading via rhizomes

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Pond edges, Wetland areas, Containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Scirpoides holoschoenus

Propagation

Division in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions