Sparganium eurycarpum

Giant Bur-Reed

Food for waterfowl, lovely fluffy white flowers, then spherical clusters of achenes up to 1″; Sputnik-like seedhead

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: July, August, September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 7
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Emergent
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Head
  • Flower Height

    • 4' to 6'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg