Square Stem Bulrush, also called Common Three-Square, is a low-maintenance perennial with three-sided, winged stems that grows up to 6 feet in deep water. It blooms June through September and spreads via rhizomes. Native across Europe, Australia, and the Americas, it thrives in wet soils.
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Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today let's talk about Square Stem Bulrush. Square Stem Bulrush is an easy-to-cultivate, low-maintenance perennial colonizer that loves to grow in wet soil. Also known as Common Three Square, the scientific name for this plant is Schoenoplectus pungens and belongs to the genus Schoenoplectus. The plant is a beautiful green and blossoms from June till September. It grows up to 6 feet in deep water but goes up to 4 feet in shallow water areas. The common three-square is extensive in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, and South America. Three varieties of the bulrush plant are found in North America. Two other common species of the bulrush found native to North America include the Schoeneplectus subterminal and Schoeneplectus torreyi. All three have a three-sided stem and an erect bract that seems part of the stem. Square-stem bulrush is a low-maintenance plant conveniently cultivated through rhizomes. Schoeneplectus pungens are most commonly found in North America, with a 6mm wide stout winged stem and floral scales. The stem of the plant is green or bluish-green. It has grass-like blades with sharp edges and tiny buds covered in yellow and brown scales. Square Stem Bulrush is for sale at Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, with low prices and fast shipping. Thanks for watching!