Chairmaker's Bulrush
Chairmaker's Bulrush
Schoenoplectus americanus
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
12
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Humboldt,
Lincoln,
Mineral,
Nye,
Lyon,
Washoe
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
18 months ripening period for seeds.
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
PFAF 2025, Favorite 2002, Uchytil 1992.