Burr Reed. A vigorous, marginal aquatic with narrow deep green leaves and greenish brown flowerheads followed by prickly brown fruit. Max Height 1.5m. Flowers June to August. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Sparganium erectum
A vigorous, marginal aquatic with narrow deep green leaves and greenish brown flowerheads followed by prickly brown fruit.
Category: Aquatic
Additional information
Generic | Sparganium |
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Species | erectum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Burr Reed |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Loam |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Sparganiaceae |
Spread | |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | brown |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Wet |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Cut back in spring |
Border | Pond |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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