Sparganium eurycarpum - Greater Bur-Reed

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Native Wetland Plants

Sparganium eurycarpum

Greater Bur-Reed

More About Greater Bur-Reed

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.

Bloom Color

Green

Sparganium eurycarpum Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• > 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Rhizomatous - Rapid
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Pond Zonation
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
• Open Water 12" - 6'
• Shallow Water 6" - 12"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Amphibians
• Cover
• Fish
• Food
• Nesting
• Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• 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