Georgia Bulrush

Scientific Name: Scirpus georgianus Harper


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Scirpus L./ Scirpus georgianus Harper

Georgia Bulrush
General Information
Usda SymbolSCGE2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsSCGE2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Georgia Bulrush is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)9
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.5
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Georgia Bulrush

Georgia Bulrush

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