American Bur-Reed

Sparganium americanum

  • An emergent aquatic
  • Long lance-shaped green leaves
  • Unique flowers and seedheads
  • Lime-green burr-like or mace-like balls become white flowers
  • Spiked green seed heads become brown with age
  • Bloom Time: June to August

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
90-125 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Often found growing with cattails and amongst bulrushes, this plant provides food and habitat for wildlife. It grows in shallow water or flooded soils in full sun to partial shade. 

Additional Notes about American Bur-Reed:


Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes


SOIL MOISTURE:
Aquatic (submerged)
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Sparganium americanum