The Branched Bur-Reed or Sparganium erectum is an aquatic plant with a fundamental role: this beautiful plant is an indicator of little contaminated water. It lives perfectly in shallow marshes, ponds and streams. Provides food and cover for wildlife.
It is a robust plant, up to 50 cm tall with broad leaves and beautiful flowers on a very short stem. It is found in channels and wetlands next to Juncus and Scirpus.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Birds, Insects, Mammals |
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Average germination (%) | 40 |
Flower colour | Green |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Foliage color | Green |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Eco-friendly garden, Greenfilter, Ponds, Riverbanks, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 50 |
Soil - Moisture | Marshy, Submerged in water |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |