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Sparganium americanum

American Bur-Reed

Light green stems on this aquatic emergent hold the unique, spiky, ball-shaped "burrs" which open to white blooms above the long, lance-shaped leaves.

  • »  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

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$8.75
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:90-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Aquatic (submerged)
Attributes
Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
Spring
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Bog or water garden
Naturalizing
Additional Information about Sparganium americanum

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sparganium americanum

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.