bass

Grow in fertile wet soil, or in water up to 30cm (12in) deep, in full sun. Avoid planting in lined ponds, where the roots can pierce the liner. This bullrush is vigorous plant and best planted in large, natural/clay puddled wildlife ponds where it can spread. Alternatively, plant in containers of heavy loam

Trim back regularly to restrict spread

Propagate by division. Root sections of rhizome from mid-spring to midsummer

Generally pest-free

Generally disease-free