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The Bog Rush (Biflorus) is generally described as a perennial graminoid. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer and fall . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Bog Rush (Biflorus) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Bog Rush (Biflorus) will reach up to 3.5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.
The Bog Rush (Biflorus) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, seed, sprigs. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -18°F. has none tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| General Type | Graminoid |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Height When Mature | 3.5 |
| Vegetative Spread | Slow |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Conspicuousness | No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Summer Summer |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Seed, Sprigs |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | -18 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 14 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 4.5–7 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 35–35 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 1700–2400 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 14 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 145 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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