Stars and Stripes Bulrush or Club-Rush
Scirpus pendulus ‘Stars and Stripes’ PPAF
Discovered by Brent Horvath at Intrinsic Gardens.
Introduced by Intrinsic Gardens.
Submitted by Concept Plants.
This brightly variegated native bulrush looks very similar to a Carex. Thin strap-like leaves, usually around three-eighths of an inch or one centimeter wide have bright yellow centers with some streaking, both gold and green, within the strong green edges. Leaf length is one foot plus. In July butter yellow stems emerge 18 to 24 inches tall with star-like clusters at the tips. Prefers moist soil and full sun to part shade. Grows to 18-24″ tall. Zones 4a–9b.
Available as #1, and #3 containers, 72-cell plugs, and 36-cell and quart round liners from Monrovia Nursery Company (Booth #17037), Meridian Young Plants (Booth #12055), and Walla Walla Nursery Co. Inc. (Booth #10056).
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