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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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical details
Family
Cyperaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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

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
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

In small pools, restrict growth by cutting back the rhizomes annually

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

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