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branched bur reed

Sparganium erectum

Genus: Sparganium
Family: Typhaceae
Common Names: Bede sedge, common bur reed, knob sedge

About this plant

S. erectum is a vigorous, erect, semi-evergreen, marginal aquatic perennial with keeled, linear leaves to 1.5m long. In summer it produces branched stems with greenish-white male and female flowers in separate clusters, followed by prickly green, then brown, fruit to 1cm across

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a shallow pool margin, to 45cm deep, in full sun or partial shade. Can spread indefinitely if not checked

Pruning

Cut back old leaves and stems in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 15°C as soon as ripe, or by division in spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years