European bur-reed
Sparganium emersum
European bur-reed is an aquatic or marginal pond plant that requires consistently wet to submerged conditions and thrives best in full sun to partial shade. It is well suited to wildlife ponds, rain gardens, or bog features where it provides valuable habitat and cover for aquatic invertebrates and birds. Monitor its spread, as it can colonize shallow water areas aggressively over time.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Wet Or Submerged; Water Daily If Not In Standing Water • Maintain Standing Water 2–6 Inches Deep Or Keep Substrate Permanently Saturated
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-35° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 9, 2020 by Daniel Bourget (cc-by-sa)
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