Description
Sold as bareroot seedlings.
At a Glance: This plant is a slow spreading, clump forming, grass-like perennial that grows up to 4 ft. tall. This species grows well in fresh to brackish marshes, swamps, ditches, and moist seasonal wetlands and meadows.
Leaves: the smooth culms or stems are rolled into a cylinder and are 2-4’ long.
Flowers: this species has coppery inflorescences that appear along the side of the culms. The florets are arranged in loose umbrella like clusters that are 1-4” long. Inflorescence mature into small brown seed capsules.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
| Full sun > 80%
mostly sunny 60-80% |
wet soils
moist soils |
low elevation
mid elevation |
Reference:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
