Scirpus expansus | Wood Bulrush | Live Starter Plant Plug

Bring structure and function to your moist or wetland garden spaces with Scirpus expansus, commonly known as Wood Bulrush. This grass-like native perennial thrives in damp soils and is perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, ditches, and restoration projects.
 
Its tall, arching stems and fluffy, seed-bearing flower clusters add both texture and ecological value. Wood Bulrush is a valuable native plant that provides cover and food for birds, pollinators, and other wetland wildlife.
 
Our plugs come ready to transplant and grow. Easy to establish, minimal maintenance, and a strong performer in wet areas.
 
🌿 Benefits of Scirpus expansus (Wood Bulrush):
💧 Ideal for Wet Soil: Thrives in rain gardens, ditches, and pond edges
🐦 Wildlife Support: Great for birds, amphibians, and pollinators
🌱 Low Maintenance: Tough, resilient, and native-adapted
🌎 Restoration-Ready: Perfect for naturalizing and habitat restoration projects
✨ Beautiful Texture: Adds vertical form and soft seed heads to any wetland planting
 
 
🌞 Growing Information:
 
 
Zones: 4–9
 
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
 
Height: 3'–6'
 
Spread: 2'–3'
 
Soil Needs: Moist to wet, clay or loam preferred
 
Water Needs: High
 
Season of Interest: Summer into early Fall
 
Bloom Color: Brownish or tan seed heads
 
Maintenance: Low once established
 
📦 Shipping Info:
We ship starter plugs fresh every Monday & Tuesday to ensure safe delivery. Each plant is labeled by species and packaged with care using sustainable materials. Please plant promptly and keep soil moist during establishment.
 
🌎 Sustainability Commitment:
We harvest responsibly and prioritize native biodiversity. All packaging uses recycled or reusable materials, and we operate as a fresh-to-order nursery, helping to reduce waste and protect local ecosystems.