Rough Seed Bulrush - Schoenoplectus mucronatus (Bog bulrush) seeds

ROUGH SEED / BOG BULRUSH (Schoenoplectus mucronatus)

Quick Facts

• Height: Up to 1 meter
• Width: 50–60 cm
• Flowers: Summer clusters near the top of the triangular rush stems
• Habitat: Found in stationary or slow-moving freshwater areas such as creeks, rivers, dams, and lagoons
• Growing Conditions:
  • Full sun to 70% shade
  • Thrives in damp soils or submerged up to 10 cm in water
• Wildlife Value: Provides a food source and shelter for aquatic and wetland wildlife

Why Grow Bog Bulrush?

• Ornamental Appeal: A clump-forming perennial with lime-green triangular foliage, ideal as a specimen plant or for water gardens.
• Versatile Habitat: Suited for wetlands, water edges, and ponds.
• Erosion Control: Helps stabilize soil around water bodies.

Bush Tucker Note

• Edible Parts:
  • Root: Can be eaten raw or cooked. Rich in starch, it can also be dried and ground into flour or made into syrup.
  • Leaves and Stem: Young parts can be consumed raw or cooked.
  • Pollen: Harvested and used as a protein-rich ingredient.
  • Seeds: Can be ground into flour for baking.

How to Grow

• Planting:
  • Ideal for moist soil or submerged conditions up to 10 cm water depth.
  • Prefers full sun but can adapt to partial shade.
• Care:
  • Low-maintenance, thrives with consistent moisture.
  • Grows taller and more open in shaded conditions.

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Add Schoenoplectus mucronatus to your wetland or ornamental garden today! With its ornamental appeal, wildlife benefits, and bush tucker uses, it’s an excellent addition to any landscape with water features.