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Sparganium erectum (Branched bur reed)

Other names: Sparganium ramosum, Common bur reed, Bede sedge, Knbo sedge, Simple-stem bur reed

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Species
S. erectum is a vigorous, erect, submerged or floating, semi-evergreen, marginal aquatic perennial with linear, keeled, dark green leaves and, in summer, branched spikes of spherical, greenish-white flowers followed by conical, burr-like, green fruit ripening brown.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 2 m 2-5 years
4 ft 6 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
    Soil drainage
    • Boggy damp conditions
    • Pond/In water
    • Moisture-retentive
    Soil pH
      Sunlight
      • Partial Shade
      • Full Sun
      Aspect
      • West
      • South
      Exposure
      • Sheltered

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      Cultivation

      Grow in moderately fertile, moist or wet soil in full sun or partial shade. Can be planted in containers at water's edge or in up to 30cm of water. Does not grow well in fast-flowing water. Leave foliage in winter to provide winter shelter and food for wi

      Suggested uses

      Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Underplanting, Waterside, Aquatic

      UK hardiness

      H7

      USDA zones

      Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

      Sunset zone

      WUCOLS

      North-Central Coastal = Unknown
      Central Valley = Unknown
      South Coastal = Unknown
      South Inland = Unknown
      High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
      Low Desert = Unknown

      Foliage

      Deciduous

      Habit

      Erect, Spreading

      Native to

      Europe, Great Britain, Northern Africa, Western Asia, Central Asia

      Drought tolerant

      No

      Flood tolerant

      No

      Toxicity

      Not toxic

      Plant care

      Pruning

      Remove dead leaves in spring.

      Propagation methods

      Division

      Pests

      Diseases

      Cut untidy foliage and spent flower stalks (optional)

      Divide and replant in spring

      Plant in water margin

      Plant in wet rich soil at the margins of ponds or streams

      Plant in moist or boggy soil

      Control invasive aquatic plants

      Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

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