Giant Bur Reed (Sparganium eurycarpum)
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Giant Bur Reed is a 3' to 4' tall late spring to early summer flowering wetland forb. It is a native perennial growing in full sun or part shade and requires wet soil moisture sites. The seeds are eaten by a variety of birds, especially ducks, including Wood Ducks, Mallards and Ringneck Ducks.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Giant Bur Reed (Sparganium eurycarpum) |
| Alternatative Common Names | Giant Bur-Reed |
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| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
| Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | OBL |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral;Alkaline |
| pH Values | 5.0/8.5 |
| Average height | 3-4ft |
| USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b;9a;9b; |
| RNS Region | 1 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 1468 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 92 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 75 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food; |