Schoenoplectus pungens or Schoenoplectus americanus (Chairmaker's Bulrush) Pollinator Party It has bright yellow flowers

It has bright yellow flowers that can be great for certain pollinators

And it produces an excellent yellow show in the fall

Site preparation: Choose a site that receives full sun and has well-drained sandy soil

Historically common in the Chicago area

Soil Conditions: Mesic

Schoenoplectus pungens or Schoenoplectus americanus (Chairmaker's Bulrush) Pollinator Party It has bright yellow flowersSchoenoplectus americanus (Chairmaker's Bulrush) is a plant at home in many wetland situations. It can be found in wet prairies, marshes, and is a resilient plant that can be installed for stream and river stabilization projects. It can be quite aggressive, which is great for stabilization and competing against invasive species, but may not be so great in smaller landscapes. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic Height 2'