Botanical Name
Common Name
Plume sedge
Plant Type
Schoenoplectus corymbosus is an ideal plant to use for rehabilitation of wetlands or other areas that are permanently water saturated.
Botanical Name
Common Name
River grass
Plant Type
Schoenoxiphium lehmanii is a compact grass-like plant that is well adapted to shady conditions and makes a beautiful groundcover. It is very hardy and will also tolerate fairly dry conditions.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Sedge
Plant Type
Scirpus burkei is a robust, tufted, slender, perennial sedge with long thin bracts carrying the light brown inflorescence. Scirpus burkei is often found in sandy soils in grasslands and is an excellent, water wise garden plant.
Botanical Name
Plant Type
Scirpus ficinioides is a small perennial that is ideal for a wet spot in the garden. Plant in a fertile soil and keep moist for best results.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Bullrush
Plant Type
Typhae capensis is a tall, elegant water plant with long strap like leaves and showy, velvety brown inflorescences on long stalks. Control growth in small ponds by planting into submerged pots.