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Narrow-leaved Bur-reed

Sparganium angustifolium, Typhaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Large-leaf PondweedPotamogeton amplifolius
Beneficial Insect Habitat
American ShoreweedLittorella uniflora
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Broad-leaved PondweedPotamogeton natans

Emergent and floating-leaved plants competing for light and surface space in shallow waters

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationNutrient Cycling

Edible Parts

SeedsRootsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Narrow-leaved Bur-reed grow in?

Narrow-leaved Bur-reed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Narrow-leaved Bur-reed?

Good companions for Narrow-leaved Bur-reed include Large-leaf Pondweed, American Shoreweed.

Design guilds with Narrow-leaved Bur-reed and see companion relationships visually.

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