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Bolboschoenus maritimus is a species in the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family known as Alkali Bulrus. This is a strictly wetland plant that is highly tolerant of alkali or salty conditions. It is found throughout California, wherever these conditions exist. It spreads vigorously by rhizomes and will rapidly fill in wherever there is sufficient water. This plant is unlikely to be used in residential gardens but could be useful if you are creating a bioswale.
Grass
3 ft Tall
Fast
Evergreen
Brown
Water features or wet habitats
Full Sun
Moderate, High
Keep moist
Standing, Standing
Tolerates any kind of soil as long as sufficient water is present.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 8.0
Usually propagated by root cuttings
Wetlands, such as salt marsh or drainage ditches
Coastal Salt Marsh, Freshwater Marsh, Lakes and Ponds, Wetland-Riparian
Use with other wetland plants such as Cattail (Typha spp.) and Rush (Juncus spp.)
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 7 likely
Mottled Marble
Bactra furfurana
Javelin Moth
Bactra verutana
Oblong Sedge Borer Moth
Capsula oblonga