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Pruning guide · Water or marginal plant
Common club-rush: when and how to prune
Schoenoplectus lacustris
Common club-rush is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for birds |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Common club-rush: when to prune it?
In March, before the new stems appear. Leave the old stems standing all winter.
What else to prune in those months? March
Common club-rush: how to prune it?
- Cut all old, brown stems off just above the water surface.
- Remove broken stems that hang in the water as early as autumn.
- In summer you can cut out some of the stems if the stand gets too dense.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Caution: Do not cut too late in March: the new stems grow fast and are easily damaged.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Common club-rush · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.