WETLAND SPECIES GUIDE
Bolboschoenus maritimus Alkali Bulrush
| Habitat | Plains-montane, alkaline marshes | ||
| Wetland Category | FAC OBL | USDA Zones | 2-6 |
| Seeds per lb | 230000 | Lbs per acre | 15 |
Germination Information
24 hr soak in water followed by 60-90 day cool moist stratification or soak and plant outside in the fall or winter. plant to 1/8 inch deep.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
Carex aquatilis Aquatic Sedge
| Habitat | Plains-subalpine, beaver ponds, river banks | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-6 |
| Seeds per lb | 1152250 | Lbs per acre | 3 |
Germination Information
24 hour soak followed by 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside late fall in wet or moist soil.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
Carex microptera Smallwinged Segde
| Habitat | Plains-suablpine, slightly drier conditions than other sedges | ||
| Wetland Category | FAC FAC+ | USDA Zones | 3-6 |
| Seeds per lb | 846700 | Lbs per acre | 3 |
Germination Information
soak in water for 24 hours then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall keeping moist. plant on soil surface or to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
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Carex nebrascencis Nebraska Sedge
| Habitat | Plains-montane, slightly alkaline, meadows, seeps | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 3-6 |
| Seeds per lb | 912300 | Lbs per acre | 3 |
Germination Information
30-60 day cool moist stratification followed by heat 32-38C. Or plant outside in the fall. plant on soil surface needs light to germinate.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
Carex pellita Woolly Sedge
| Habitat | Plains-montane, often alkaline, meadows streams | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-8 |
| Seeds per lb | 236000 | Lbs per acre | 5-10 |
Germination Information
soak in water for 24 hours then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall keeping moist. plant on soil surface or to 1/32 inch deep
Pricing
Carex praegracilis Meadow Sedge
| Habitat | Plains-lowlands, alkaline tolerant | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW- FACW+ | USDA Zones | 2-8 |
| Seeds per lb | 1816000 | Lbs per acre | 3 |
Germination Information
soak in water for 24 hours then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall keeping moist. plant 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
Carex simulata Slender Sedge
| Habitat | Foothills-montane, meadows, fens | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW OBL | USDA Zones | 2-5 |
| Seeds per lb | 971560 | Lbs per acre | 3 |
Germination Information
soak in water for 24 hours then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall keeping moist. plant on soil surface or to 1/8 inch deep
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Carex stipata Sawbeak Sedge
| Habitat | Great Plains-foothills, sloughs, meadows, woods | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-9 |
| Seeds per lb | 1152250 | Lbs per acre | 3 |
Germination Information
soak in water for 24 hours then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall keeping moist. plant on soil surface or to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
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Carex utriculata Beaked Sedge
| Habitat | Foothills-montane, northern latitudes | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-5 |
| Seeds per lb | 360000 | Lbs per acre | 5-10 |
Germination Information
soak in water for 24 hours then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall keeping moist. plant on soil surface or to 1/32 inch deep
Pricing
Eleocharis palustris Creeping Spikerush
| Habitat | Plains-montane, widespread, ponds, mud flats | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-9 |
| Seeds per lb | 620000 | Lbs per acre | 2-3 |
Germination Information
60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. Germinates when soi lis warm. plant on soil surface. Needs light to germinate.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
Juncus balticus Baltic Rush
| Habitat | Plains-montane, widespread distribution | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW OBL | USDA Zones | 2-7 |
| Seeds per lb | 8000000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. plant on soil surface, needs light to germinate. Germinates at high temperatures.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
Juncus confusus Colorado Rush
| Habitat | Montane-subalpine, ditches, seeps, wet meadows | ||
| Wetland Category | FAC, FACW | USDA Zones | 3-5 |
| Seeds per lb | 12000000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
soak 24 hrs then 60-120 days cool moist stratification.
Pricing
Juncus effusus Common Rush
| Habitat | Sea Level to foothills | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL, FACW | USDA Zones | 5-10 |
| Seeds per lb | 12000000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
soak 24 hrs then 60-120 days cool moist stratification.
Pricing
Juncus ensifolius Dagger Leaf Rush
| Habitat | Foothills-upper montane, streams, seeps, ditches | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW, FAC | USDA Zones | 2-3 |
| Seeds per lb | 24000000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
soak in water for 24 hours then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall keeping moist. plant on soil surface or to 1/32 inch deep
Pricing
Juncus longistylis Meadow Rush
| Habitat | Foothills-montane, wet meadows, alkaline tolerant | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW, FACW+ | USDA Zones | 3-4 |
| Seeds per lb | 16000000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
soak in water for 24 hours then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall keeping moist. plant on soil surface or to 1/32 inch deep
Pricing
Juncus mertensianus Merten's Rush
| Habitat | Upper montane-subalpine, ditches, seeps, ponds | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-3 |
| Seeds per lb | 24000000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
30-90 day cool moist stratification
Juncus tenuis Path Rush
| Habitat | Widespread, dry to moist soil, disturbed sites | ||
| Wetland Category | FAC | USDA Zones | 28 |
| Seeds per lb | 16000000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
24 hr soak in water followed by 60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. plant on soil surface and lightly mist to work seed into soil.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
Juncus torreyi Torrey's Rush
| Habitat | Alkaline meadows, ditches, low to mid elev | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW, FACW+ | USDA Zones | 3-8 |
| Seeds per lb | 12300000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
24 hour soak in cold water, then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or soak and plant outside in the fall. plant on soil surface and keep moist.
Pricing
Juncus tracyi Tracy's Rush
| Habitat | Alkaline meadows, ditches, low to mid elev | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW, FACW+ | USDA Zones | 3-8 |
| Seeds per lb | 12300000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
24 hour soak in cold water, then 60-90 day cool moist stratification or soak and plant outside in the fall. plant on soil surface and keep moist.
Pricing
Sagittaria latifolia Duck Potato
| Habitat | Plains wet meadows, pond margins | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 3-9 |
| Seeds per lb | 976000 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
120 day cold moist stratification or plant outside in fall
Pricing
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Schoenoplectus acutus Hardstem Bulrush
| Habitat | Plains-montane, very widespread | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-7 |
| Seeds per lb | 402708 | Lbs per acre | 5-10 |
Germination Information
scarify then 24 hour soak in water followed by 60 day cool moist stratification or scarify and plant outside in the fall. plant on soil surface
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
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Schoenoplectus americanus Olney's Threesquare Bulrush
| Habitat | Plains-montane,very widespread | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-8 |
| Seeds per lb | 300000 | Lbs per acre | 12 |
Germination Information
60-90 day cool moist stratification
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
Schoenoplectus pungens Three Square Bulrush
| Habitat | Great Plains, foothills, seeps, pond shores | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 3-6 |
| Seeds per lb | 216000 | Lbs per acre | 12-15 |
Germination Information
24 hr soak in water followed by 60-90 day cool moist stratification or soak and plant outside in the fall or winter. plant to 1/8 inch deep.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani Soft Stem Bulrush
| Habitat | Plains-montane, widespread | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-9 |
| Seeds per lb | 550000 | Lbs per acre | 5-10 |
Germination Information
scarify then 24 hour soak in water followed by 60-90 day cool moist stratification. plant on soil surface. Or plant outside in the fall in moist soil.
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Scirpus microcarpus Small Fruited Bulrush
| Habitat | Foothills-montane, oxbows, wet meadows | ||
| Wetland Category | OBL | USDA Zones | 2-5 |
| Seeds per lb | 7128600 | Lbs per acre | 1-2 |
Germination Information
60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. sodium hypochlorate may enhance germination
Pricing
Spartina pectinata Prairie Cordgrass
| Habitat | Plains, moist meadows, riparian areas | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW OBL | USDA Zones | 4-6 |
| Seeds per lb | 183000 | Lbs per acre | 8-14 |
Germination Information
14 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in spring before last frost
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)
Pricing
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Triglochin maritima Arrowgrass
| Habitat | Great Plains to montane, alkaline meadows, seeps | ||
| Wetland Category | FACW | USDA Zones | 3-5 |
| Seeds per lb | 469000 | Lbs per acre | 7 |
Germination Information
60-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. plant to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
Veratrum tenuipetalum False Hellebore
| Habitat | Montane meadows and seeps, stream bottoms | ||
| Wetland Category | FACU | USDA Zones | 3-4 |
| Seeds per lb | 136200 | Lbs per acre | 26 |
Germination Information
30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. plant on soil surface or to 1/16 inch deep
Pricing
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