Scirpus lacustris tab. 'Zebrinus' - Zebra Rush, Pond Marginal Plant

Scirpus lacustris tab. 'Zebrinus' (now listed as Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani 'Zebrinus'), known as zebra rush, has upright, quill-like green stems banded across with cream, like a zebra. It is a garden form of the native grey club-rush.

Zebra rush at a glance

Where to plant zebra rush

• A sunny pond shelf with 7–15 cm of water
• Formal and contemporary ponds, for its striking stems
• Larger garden ponds, where it has room to spread

How to plant and care for it

Plant in an aquatic basket in spring. It spreads by roots, so in small ponds cut the roots back each year. Cut back old stems in winter.

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.