This rhizomatous perennial has cylindrical coarse stems and forms a clump. It has reduced dark green leaves and the brown spikelets appear in a loose cluster above the foliage from summer to autumn. This rush forms dense stands around lakes and swampy places.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Schoenoplectus validus is naturally found throughout Australian states except the Northern Territory. It also grows in New Caledonia and the Americas in moist to wet boggy soil types. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought tender but frost resistant.

River Club Rush is a clump forming perennial that is used to stabilise boggy soils in parks and large gardens. It is also planted along water courses for bank binding and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It is not commonly cultivated for domestic gardens. ID 1222

Schoenoplectus (shoo-no-PLEK-tus) validus (VAL-ee-dus)

Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Sedge Family