General info: Scirpus validus, commonly called soft-stemmed bulrush, 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. Soft-stem bulrush can reach heights up to six feet tall.

Landscape uses: Scirpus validus is a very useful native emergent species. This species grows best in standing water. Making it perfect for stormwater projects. It could also be added to a rain garden or bog garden. Plant this species along the edge of a pond or stream to add nice height and structure.