Sparganium eurycarpum (Great Bur Reed)

Great Bur Reed is a common wetland forb with bright green swordlike leaves that reach about four feet high. Sparganium eurycarpum has white powder puff flowers mature into medieval mace like spiky green ball of seeds. These seeds are readily consumed by many mallards and other wetland and shorebirds. It prefers prairie situations in muddy or sandy soils and will tolerate standing water, which makes it a great wetland restoration plant. One of the only plants that can seem to stand on its own with narrow and hybrid cattails. Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Emergent, Wet Mesic Height 3'-4' Flower Color green Flower Time May, June, July   Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes?   Why Plant Natives?