About
Scirpus sylvaticus, the wood club-rush, is a substantial native sedge to about 1 m with triangular stems and long, narrow, lime-green, keeled leaves. Airy clusters of small, brownish spikelets are produced in summer. A rewarding and ornamental native grass-like perennial for a moist border, bog garden or pondside.
About the genus
Scirpus, the club-rushes, are moisture-loving, rhizomatous perennials with grass-like or triangular stems and clusters of brownish spikelets in summer. Grown in moist borders, bog gardens and at the water's edge.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAquatic, Bogs, Grass Like
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationFound in damp, shady places such as streamsides, marshes and wet woodland. Needs more or less neutral soil that remains moist all year, and thrives in semi-shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free