Scirpus validus (soft-stemmed bulrush)

General info: Scirpus validus is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet soil to standing water in full sun. This aquatic perennial can grow in standing water up to a foot deep and is typically found in ditches or bogs. This aquatic rush can reach heights up to 6 feet tall.

Landscape uses: Scirpus validus could be added to a rain garden or bog garden. This aquatic perennial would also be a wonderful addition to the edges of ponds or streams.