branched bur reed
Also known as: Bede sedge; common bur reed; knob sedge
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- branched bur reed (Sparganium erectum)
- Genus
- Sparganium
- Family
- Typhaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of branched bur reed
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of branched bur reed
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branched bur reed care guide
- Roots fully submerged in shallow fresh water all growing season long
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Roots fully submerged in shallow fresh water all growing season long
Fertilizing
FertilizingAquatic plant diluted liquid feed monthly spring through mid summer
Pruning
PruningCut back old leaves and stems in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 15°C as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in a shallow pool margin, to 45cm deep, in full sun or partial shade. Can spread indefinitely if not checked
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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