Not only are Sparganium eurycarpum, Greater bur-reed, good for providing food and habitat for wildlife, these plants are also extremely useful for improving and maintaining water quality by absorbing nutrients and stabilizing waterlogged areas. Growing 6-7' tall, Greater bur-reed grows in shallow water or flooded soils in sun to part shade. The "burs" are soft-prickly and not dangerous.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Open Water 12" - 6' |
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Shallow Water 6" - 12" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Attributes
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Bio Remediation |
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Dried Flower |
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Focal Point |
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Great Foliage |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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