Wool Grass
Scirpus cyperinus
Description:
This sedge is a rhizomatous perennial that grows up to 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. Grows best in wet soil and open sun. This plant readily self seeds and spreads through rhizomes.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Cottongrass Bulrush, Marsh Bulrush |
| Plant Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| South Jersey Native Range: | Pine Barrens |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | June through September |
| Global and State Rank: | S5, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |
| Soil pH: | Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |