Woolgrass
Woolgrass, or Scirpus cyperinus, is identifiable by its densely bunched seed heads that look like tufts of brown wool in late summer. Best planted in consistently damp soil, with only occasional standing water, Woolgrass tolerates acid soils and is often seeded …
| Soil Type | Muck, Peat |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Wet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 3' - 6' |
| Bloom Color | Red, Brown |
| Bloom Time | June, July, Aug |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Seeds per Oz | 180000 |
| Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification |
| Days to Moist Stratify | 30 days |
| Direct Sowing Time | Early Spring, Fall |
Woolgrass, or Scirpus cyperinus, is identifiable by its densely bunched seed heads that look like tufts of brown wool in late summer. Best planted in consistently damp soil, with only occasional standing water, Woolgrass tolerates acid soils and is often seeded in bogs and wet meadow restoration. Also adaptable to regular garden soil, it can tolerate the occasional dry stretch. Create a natural looking landscape by including Woolgrass near a water feature or adding it around a pond.
An important wetland plant, Woolgrass provides food and cover for waterfowl and other wildlife. Nearly 30 species of Scirpus occur in eastern North America.
