Schoenoplectus pungens or Schoenoplectus americanus (Chairmaker's Bulrush) Pollinator Party Historically common in the Chicago

Historically common in the Chicago area

Site preparation: Choose a site that receives full sun and has well-drained sandy soil

Its showy violet flowers do well in woodland gardens

Height 1-1

Schoenoplectus pungens or Schoenoplectus americanus (Chairmaker's Bulrush) Pollinator Party Historically common in the ChicagoSchoenoplectus americanus (Chairmaker's Bulrush) is a plant at home in many wetland situations. It can be found in wet prairies, marshes, and is a resilient plant that can be installed for stream and river stabilization projects. It can be quite aggressive, which is great for stabilization and competing against invasive species, but may not be so great in smaller landscapes. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic Height 2'