Description
Bundle of 5
At a Glance: Often forming tall, dense stands that are an important part of prime waterfowl habitat in wet meadows & streamside areas; stems are reddish brown at base with conspicuous old leaves. 15-60” tall.
Leaves: flat w/margins rolled under and 3-10mm wide.
Flowers: erect or drooping on slender stalks; Inflorescence: long, cylindrical spikes; 1-4 erect, male, terminal spikes, lower 3-5 spikes female or w/male flowers at top.
Growing Conditions:
Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
Full sun 80%-100%
Most sun 60%-80% Part sun/shade 40%-60% |
Wet
Moist |
Low-high elevations
Mid elevations High elevations
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References:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.