Hard Stem Bulrush (Schoenoplectus lacustris)

Hard Stem Bulrush: Schoenoplectus lacustris, or the hard stem bulrush, is a North American native species. It is a beautiful water plant in the moderately warm USDA plant hardiness zones, thriving in full or partial sunshine.

In nature, the hard stem bulrush thrives flood plains in saltwater marshes, freshwater swamps, and near stream and ditch banks. It does best in shallow water, under six inches deep.

TN Nursery customers purchase the hard stem bulrush to install in ponds or small lakes, water gardens, rain gardens, and natural areas prone to standing water. While it strongly prefers water, the hard stem bulrush is surprisingly drought-tolerant.

It is a hardy ornamental grass--heat-tolerant, cold-tolerant, pest-resistant, and disease-resistant, and it is unfussy about soil type or quality. Once you plant the hardstem bulrush, it requires little to no additional care.

Hard Stem Bulrush Assists in the Prevention of Soil Erosion

Water is a significant cause of soil erosion. Moving water can wash out the earth during motion--from waves, wind, or running its natural course.

The addition of water-loving ornamental grasses can help mitigate this harmful force. The roots of the hard stem bulrush will set into the ground, covering the soil and helping to secure it into place and make a more stable ecosystem.

The Impressive Appearance of Hard Stem Bulrush

This marsh grass grows in impressively sized underwater mounds and spreads relatively wide. It grows approximately four to five feet above the water's surface. The stems are bright green and upright and reproduce yearly by dropping seeds. Some gardeners like planting it in containers that they submerge under the water to control the size and spread.

The flowers form at the tips of the stems. They are brown and have a lovely, earthy, organic appearance.

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IM IN LOVE WITH THIS WEBSITE

Posted by Ronica dickens on Dec 23, 2020

I ordered 20 of these and put them in my pond they have multiplied like crazy! LOVE
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Hard Stem Bulrush

Posted by Monroe Herbert on Aug 22, 2019

This looks great around the pond.
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Blooming Out Of The BOX

Posted by Eli Jacobs on May 10, 2016

Loved my plants. I can not believe one has blooms pods on it already. Lovely company.
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Doing great

Posted by Jay on May 10, 2016

This plant arrived intact and unbruised. It is growing. Vigorously already just two days after delivery. Cute plant!

Shipping Information

We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.

How We Protect Your Plants For Transit

We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.

Upon Receipt Of Your Plants

Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.