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 |
Summer break!
From August 7th to September 3rd we will stop the expeditions but you can still place your orders on the website and reserve the available plants.
We will resume shipments from September 3rd 2025.
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