Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens' (v)
grey club-rush 'Albescens'
An evergreen perennial with almost leafless cylindrical grey-green stems, banded with cream, and small brown flowers in clusters in summer
Synonyms
Scirpus lacustris 'Albescens'Scirpus tabernaemontani var. albescens
see moreScirpus albescens misapplied
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Cream Green Grey Silver | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream Green Grey Silver | Brown | Green | |
Autumn | Cream Green Grey Silver | Green | ||
Winter | Cream Green Grey Silver | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Schoenoplectus are moisture-loving, rhizomatous evergreen perennials with grass-like foliage and insignificant brown flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in permanently moist, fertile soil. May also be grown in up to 30cm of water. Has potential to become a nuisance in small ponds if not managed well. Tolerates slow moving water. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by rooting sections of rhizome from mid-spring to mid-summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Trim back regularly to restrict spread. Cut out reverting stems back to the rhizome
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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