Bulrush. A slender marginal aquatic perennial with very narrow leaves. Dark brown spikes from mid to late summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 30cm to 45cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Typha minima
A slender marginal aquatic perennial with very narrow leaves. Dark brown spikes from mid to late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Typha |
|---|---|
| Species | minima |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bulrush |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Typhaceae |
| Spread | 30cm, 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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