Sparganium eurycarpum

Greater Bur-Reed

Not only are these plants good for providing food and habitat for wildlife, these plants are also extremely useful for improving & maintaining water quality by absorbing nutrients and stabilizing waterlogged areas. Growing 6-7' tall, Bur-Reed grows in shallow water or flooded soils in sun to part shade. The "burs" are soft-prickly and not dangerous.

Bloom Color

Green

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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> 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"
•	Open Water 12" - 6'
•	Shallow Water 6" - 12"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Fish
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Dried Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Focal Point
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8