Bur Reed
Sparganium americanum
Family: Typhaceae
Bur Reed grows in full sun and prefers shallow water or wet soil. Water needs: High.
Bur Reed Plant Guide
Bur Reed growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Shallow water or wet soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bur Reed as 30-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Bur Reed (Sparganium americanum) is listed in the Typhaceae family and categorized as a aquatic with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0680
- Family
- Typhaceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Bur Reed is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Shallow water or wet soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Shallow water or wet soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-60 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.