Giant Bulrush | Scripus californicus in Family Cyperaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

Grasses and Sedge type plants are popular around and in the edges (margins à marginal plants) of ponds. These plants tend to grow quite tall so be careful where you use them. The Common Reed is this kind of aquatic plant.

The aquatic plant Scripus californicus whose common name is Giant Bulrush which belongs to the family Cyperaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Giant Bulrush is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Small green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Giant Bulrush are narrow.

This plant does not produce flowers of any significance.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Scripus californicus whose common name is Giant Bulrush blooms in summer

Scripus californicus belongs to the plant family Cyperaceae. Like most aquatic plants Giant Bulrush needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows quickly.

Giant Bulrush can reach a height of 5 feet.