Panicled Bulrush
Other Names: Small-flowered Bulrush, Small-fruited Bulrush, Redstem Bulrush, Mountain Bog Bulrush, Barberpole Bulrush
Family: Cyperaceae
Native to: Eastern North America, Interior North America, Western North America
Hardy to zone: 3
Eco benefits: water filtration, edible fruit, edible nuts, edible parts
Natural habitat: swamps & bogs, waters edge, floodplains
Shapes: upright
Unique attractions: fruit, branching
Common uses: naturalized plantings, rain garden
Light: full sun, partial shade
Soil: tolerates wet feet, wet
Panicled Bulrush is a perennial wetland plant, native to North America. At the top of a tall central stem, it produces an interesting globe seed head. Long green leaves have a reddish tint at their base
Spreading through underground rhizomes, it's very cold tolerant and grows in a variety of temperatures. The entire plant is edible, including the leaves, stems, roots, and seeds. Used both fresh as a snack or cooked to make fours, syrups, and soups.
