Scirpus lacustris - Common Club-Rush, Native Pond Marginal Plant
Scirpus lacustris - Common Club-Rush, Native Pond Marginal Plant
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Scirpus lacustris (now listed as Schoenoplectus lacustris), known as common club-rush, is a tall UK native of lakes and large ponds. It forms colonies of round, dark green, leafless stems up to about 2 m tall, with loose clusters of brown spikelets near the tips in summer. The stems were traditionally woven into mats, seats and baskets.
Common club-rush at a glance
| Botanical name | Schoenoplectus lacustris (syn. Scirpus lacustris) |
|---|---|
| Common name | Common club-rush, lake club-rush |
| Plant type | Tall, spreading, rush-like perennial |
| Height and spread | About 2 m tall (up to 3 m in the wild); spreads to 2.5 m |
| Flowers | Brown spikelets near the stem tips, June to August; not showy |
| Position | Full sun or part shade (full sun when in water) |
| Soil | Wet, fertile clay or loam, or shallow water |
| Pond depth | Up to 30 cm of water |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C) |
| Native to | UK (native) |
Is common club-rush suitable for a garden pond?
Only a large one. It spreads by vigorous roots, and the RHS recommends it for large natural or clay-puddled wildlife ponds where it can spread. It is unsuitable for smaller ponds.
Where to plant it
- Large wildlife ponds and lakes, up to 30 cm deep
- Natural or clay-puddled pond margins
- Full sun or part shade
Is it the same as zebra rush?
No. Zebra rush is a striped form of a different club-rush, Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani. Common club-rush has plain dark green stems.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0 - 30cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 120cm+ tall, 100cm+ wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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