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

Substitutions Are Available

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PL50

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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

American Bur-Reed

Sparganium americanum

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Additional Notes about American Bur-Reed:

Characteristics & Attributes

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Sparganium americanum

Sparganium eurycarpum

GIANT BUR-REED