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Soft Stem Bulrush
The shipping was fast and the packaging was great.
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Soft Stem Bulrush
this is awesome
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Shipping
Shipping Information
We ship all plants usps priority mail. They arrive to most locations within 2-3 days. We package all plants to retain moisture to up to 10 days in transit. All plants ships from our warehouses in Tennessee. All plants are grown and shipped from out Altamont (zip) 37301 location. We do drop ship for re-sellers also for those wanting to resell our plants.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
All plants are dug and immediately taken to our warehouse and tera-sorb moisture retention gel is applied to the roots and then wrapped in plastic to retain superior moisture for transit. They are placed in corogated cardboard shipping boxes for protection when shipped
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Upon receipt of your plants, unpack and unwrap the roots and mist with water. Plant within 24-48 hours. If you can not plant within this time frame, put your plants in a cool location (ex- basement, garage or cellar) and water the roots daily. Cover them back up with the plastic so they will not dry out until you can plant them. After planted, water every evening after the sun goes down for 5 days.
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Description
Soft Stem Bulrush For Sale Affordable Grower Direct Prices Tennessee Wholesale Nursery
Soft Stem Bulrush – Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, also called great bulrush, is native to the United States and grows where water often accumulates. Soft-Stem Bulrush prefers to build in up to 12 inches of rain. This plant produces small flowers protruding from the stem at the top of the plant. It grows well, whether it is planted in pots or the ground, and can reach up to eight feet tall.
This plant is an ideal candidate for those who have a pond or water feature in their landscaping. Every plant can have a spread of more than four feet. Its produces leave blade that is less than 0.04 inches in diameter, and they can curve slightly on their outside edges. It also provides a small brownish fruit that is surrounded by reddish-brown scales.
Affordable Fast Growing Soft Stem Bulrush
The inflorescence of this plant usually droops or arch downward, making it look particularly beautiful when the wind blows through it. The dark brown fruit often appears in late May and is present until September. Unlike hard-stem bulrush, the stems on this plant have a spongy feeling that can be easily compressed. This is a sun-loving plant, although it will tolerate partial shade. Left alone, this plant will spread creating new plants without the homeowner having to do any work. To take advantage of this characteristic, it is recommended that they not be planted closer than one foot apart.
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Soft-stem bulrush is useful for controlling erosion as it has deep roots helping to hold the soil in place. Native Americans often ate the tender shoots in the spring while they collected taller soft-stem bulrush to weave into bags or to create thin pads for sitting upon. Wildlife love to hide their homes in between these tall plants that they use for food. Additionally, waterfowl often love to hide amongst this plant's stems.
Soft Stem Bulrush
Soft Stem Bulrush
The Soft Stem Bulrush, also known by the scientific name of Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, can be found natively all across North America and Eurasia. Other names for this plant include the Tall Bulrush or Great Bulrush. It is a water-loving, hardy wildflower that can grow anywhere between 2 and 9 feet in height, though taller is more common. This perennial plant is happy in hardiness zones 3-9 and thrives in ponds, wetlands, swamps, wet prairies, and other damp or moist environments.
It consists of a thick green culm, or hollow shaft, with a delicate cluster of flowers at the top. The Soft Stem Bulrush is a popular addition to any wetland restoration or pond landscaping project. The flowers are an attractive orangish-brown color and eventually mature into a hard brown seed fruit. A process that occurs between July and September, though blossoms can be found as early as May in some cases. It does not have noticeable leaf blades, though there are leaves that hug the shaft, especially near the bottom of the plant. The plants like to grow in clusters, with a 4-5 foot spread, and prefer silty or peaty soils, though it is reasonably tolerant of many soil types.