Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Zebrinus' (v)
grey club-rush 'Zebrinus'
A compact evergreen perennial forming a clump of erect green stems which are banded with cream at regular intervals, with small terminal sprays of tiny brown flowers in summer
Synonyms
Scirpus lacustris 'Zebrinus'Scirpus tabernaemontani var. zebrinus
see moreScirpus zebrinus
Scirpus variegatus misapplied
Schoenoplectus lacustris zebrinus
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green Cream Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Cream Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Cream Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- 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 fertile wet soil, or in water up to 30cm (12in) deep, in full sun. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Carry out pond plant propagation by rooting sections of rhizome from mid-spring to midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
In small pools, restrict growth by cutting back the rhizomes annually
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Zebrinus' (v)
grey club-rush 'Zebrinus'
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