Chestnut Rush (Castaneus)

The Chestnut Rush (Castaneus) is generally described as a perennial graminoid. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Chestnut Rush (Castaneus) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Chestnut Rush (Castaneus) will reach up to 1.5 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Chestnut Rush (Castaneus) 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 slow 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 -38°F. has none tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.