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Softstem Bulrush

Softstem Bulrush Basics

Grows LikeGraminoid
DurationPerennial
U.S. NativeNative to U.S.

Softstem Bulrush Morphology and Physiology

Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
AllelopathNo
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit Seed ColorGreen
Fruit Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormRhizomatous
Growth RateRapid
Height Mature feet9
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanLong
Low Growing GrassNo
Resprout AbilityNo
ErectErect
ToxicityNone

Softstem Bulrush Growing Requirements

Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days (Minimum)80
pH Minimum5.4
pH Maximum7.5
Planting Density per Acre (Minimum)1100
Planting Density per Acre (Maximum)1700
Precipitation Minimum18
Precipitation Maximum55
Root Depth (Minimum inches)16
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Minimum Temperature (F)-38

Softstem Bulrush Reproduction

Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit Seed Period BeginsSummer
Fruit Seed Period EndsSummer
Fruit Seed PersistancesNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by BulbsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by CormsNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateRapid

Softstem Bulrush Edibility and Other Uses

Berry/Nut Seed ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductNone
Lumber ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Palatable to a HumanNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
CategoryMonocot
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Softstem Bulrush

Softstem Bulrush grows like a Graminoid. Softstem Bulrush is an Perennial. Softstem Bulrush is Native to U.S.. Spring, Summer, Fall is when Softstem Bulrush is actively growing. Softstem Bulrush has a Slow growth rate after harvest. Softstem Bulrush is not an allelopath. Softstem Bulrush has a High C:N Ratio. Softstem Bulrush has a coppice potential of No. Softstem Bulrush is not fall conspicuous. Softstem Bulrush has a Red colored flower. Softstem Bulrush has Green colored foliage. In the summertime, Softstem Bulrush has a Dense foliage porosity. In the wintertime, Softstem Bulrush has a Porous foliage porosity. Softstem Bulrush has a Coarse foliage texture. Seeds of Softstem Bulrush are Green. Seeds of Softstem Bulrush are No conspicuous. Softstem Bulrush grows as a Rhizomatous. The growth rate of Softstem Bulrush is Rapid. The mature height of Softstem Bulrush is 9 feet. The lifespan of Softstem Bulrush is Long. The shape and orientation of Softstem Bulrush is Erect. Softstem Bulrush is adapted to coarse textured soils. Softstem Bulrush is adapted to fine textured soils. Softstem Bulrush is adapted to medium textured soils. The anaerobic tolerance of Softstem Bulrush is High. The CaCO3 tolerance of Softstem Bulrush is Medium. Softstem Bulrush does not require cold stratification. The drought tolerance of Softstem Bulrush is None. Softstem Bulrush requires a minimum of 80 frost free days per year. The minimum pH of Softstem Bulrush is 5.4. The maximum pH of Softstem Bulrush is 7.5. The minimum planting density per acre of Softstem Bulrush is 1100. The maximum planting density per acre of Softstem Bulrush is 1700. The minimum Precipitation that Softstem Bulrush requires is 18. The maximum Precipitation that Softstem Bulrush can handle is 55. The minimum root depth of Softstem Bulrush is 16 inches. The salininty tolerance of Softstem Bulrush is Low. The shade tolerance of Softstem Bulrush is Intolerant. The shade tolerance of Softstem Bulrush is Intolerant. The minimum temperature that Softstem Bulrush requires is -38. The bloom period of Softstem Bulrush is Late Spring. The commerical availability of Softstem Bulrush is Routinely Available. The fruit seed abundance of Softstem Bulrush is Low. The fruit seed period of Softstem Bulrush begins Summer. The fruit seed period of Softstem Bulrush ends Summer. The fruit seed persistance of Softstem Bulrush is No. Softstem Bulrush is propagated by bare roots. Softstem Bulrush is propagated by bulbs. Softstem Bulrush is propagated by container. Softstem Bulrush is not propagated by corms. Softstem Bulrush is not propagated by cuttings. Softstem Bulrush is propagated by seed. Softstem Bulrush is not propagated by sod. Softstem Bulrush is propagated by sprig. Softstem Bulrush is not propagated by tubers. Softstem Bulrush has a Slow seed spread rate. Softstem Bulrush has a Low seedling vigor. Softstem Bulrush has a Low seedling vigor. Softstem Bulrush does not have a small grain. Softstem Bulrush has a Rapid vegatative spread rate. Softstem Bulrush does not have a berry/nut seed product. Softstem Bulrush is not viable as a Christmas Tree. Softstem Bulrush does not make a good fodder product. Softstem Bulrush does not make a good fuel wood product. Softstem Bulrush does not make a good lumber product. Softstem Bulrush does not make a naval store product. Softstem Bulrush is not palatable to humans. Softstem Bulrush does not make a pulpwood product. Softstem Bulrush does not make a veneer product. Softstem Bulrush is of the category, Monocot.
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