Eastern Bur Reed (Sparganium americanum)
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Eastern Bur Reed, is a 2' to 3½' late spring to early summer flowering forb. It is a native perennial that grows in full sun or part shade and requires moist to wet soil moisture sites. It is a highly used food source for waterfowl and other wetland birds.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Eastern Bur Reed (Sparganium americanum) |
| Alternatative Common Names | American Bur-reed |
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| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
| Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | OBL |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 4.9/7.3 |
| Average height | 2-3ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 50000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 3125 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 225 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food; |