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Floating Bur-reed

Sparganium natans, Typhaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Water VioletHottonia palustris
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
SpatterdockNuphar advena
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

American Bur-reedSparganium americanum

Congeneric bur-reed species compete for aquatic habitat space and may release allelopathic compounds

Longleaf PondweedPotamogeton nodosus

Aquatic plants compete for light penetration and benthic growing space

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatNutrient Cycling

Edible Parts

TubersSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Floating Bur-reed grow in?

Floating Bur-reed grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Floating Bur-reed?

Good companions for Floating Bur-reed include Water Violet, Spatterdock.

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

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