Club-rush. An aquatic perennial with grey-green leafless stems striped white. Clusters of brown spikelets in summer. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Schoenoplectus lacustris ssp. tabernaemontani ‘Albescens’
An aquatic perennial with grey-green leafless stems striped white. Clusters of brown spikelets in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Schoenoplectus |
|---|---|
| Species | lacustris |
| Varietry | ssp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens' |
| Common Name | Club-rush |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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