Bulrushes

Bulrushes (scirpus sp.) many species of tall (4 to 6 feet high) grass-like plants with long, narrow leaves and striking flower heads; some with dark-brown ‘spikelets’ and others fluffy. Found in wet areas and shallow water. Full to part-sun. Wet soil, standing water. Zones 3 to 4 native bur-reed (sparganium sp.) a family of grass-like plants growing 1 to 4 feet high in shallow water with either upright or floating stems and long, narrow leaves. Flowers are greenish-brown and followed by a bur-like ball. Full to part-sun. Wet soil, standing water. Zone 3 native