Softstem Rush

Fertile culms produce drooping clusters of brown flower heads as early as May which persist as brown seeds heads all summer & into fall, upright hollow leaf-less stems can be 1/3 inch across at the base and gradually become more slender toward the tips, can tolerate standing water up to 12 inch deep, spreads rapidly by creeping rhizomes, somewhat salt tolerant, good vertical accent, clay & Black Walnut tolerant, good rain garden plant, wildlife food & nesting habitat.

6-10 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-9b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: Newfoundland across s CN to BC and e AK, south to FL and into Mexico

Germination - Easy: Cold stratify 8 weeks

Softstem Rush 3.5 inch pot $12.25

Softstem Rush Seed Packet $5.00 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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