Scirpus — 17 species
Botanical species in the genus Scirpus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Scirpus acutus
Scirpus acutus
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus affinis
Scirpus affinis
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. This species is not in 'Flora Europaea' even though it is said to be native to Europe. However, S. maritimus affinis.(
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus americanus
Scirpus americanus
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus cyperinus
Scirpus cyperinus
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade. A polymorphic species.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus fluviatilis
Scirpus fluviatilis
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus lacustris
Scirpus lacustris
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive soil, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade. Plants can succeed in fairly deep water. Hardy to about -25°c.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus maritimus
Scirpus maritimus
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus microcarpus
Scirpus microcarpus
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus nevadensis
Scirpus nevadensis
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus paludosus
Scirpus paludosus
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. This species is very closely rlated to S. maritimus and is included as a form of that species by some botanists. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus subterminalis
Scirpus subterminalis
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. This species often forms lawnlike, underwater mats that are entirely vegetative or have only the inflorescences emergent. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus ternatus
Scirpus ternatus
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus validus
Scirpus validus
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any wet to moisture retentive ground, pond margins and shallow water in full sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Scirpus validus creber
Scirpus validus creber
Family: Cyperaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
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