Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
grey club-rush 'Albescens'
grey club-rush 'Albescens' RHS 2003

Synonyms

Scirpus lacustris 'Albescens'
Scirpus tabernaemontani var. albescens
Scirpus albescens misapplied

Aquatic Grass Like Bogs

An evergreen perennial with almost leafless cylindrical grey-green stems, banded with cream, and small brown flowers in clusters in summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cyperaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
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 permanently moist, fertile soil. May also be grown in up to 30cm of water. Has potential to become a nuisance in small ponds if not managed well. Tolerates slow moving water. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by rooting sections of rhizome from mid-spring to mid-summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

Trim back regularly to restrict spread. Cut out reverting stems back to the rhizome

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free